enthusiastic
- 英式英标[ɪn,θuzɪ\'æstɪk]
- 美式音标[ɪn,θjuːzɪ\'æstɪk; en-]
英文词源
- enthusiastic (adj.)
- c. 1600, "pertaining to possession by a deity," from Greek enthousiastikos "inspired," from enthousiazein "be possessed or inspired by a god" (see enthusiasm). Meaning "pertaining to irrational delusion in religion" is from 1690s. The main modern sense, in reference to feelings or persons, "intensely eager, rapturous," is from 1786. Related: Enthusiastically.
实用例句
- 1. Bob Dole seemed less than enthusiastic about the proposed move.
- 鲍勃·多尔似乎对提议的这项行动不太感兴趣。
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- 2. The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose.
- 教师们很热情并且很有决心。
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- 3. Enthusiastic applause lent a sense of occasion to the proceedings.
- 热烈的掌声给活动平添了几分隆重的色彩。
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- 4. Her greeting was less than enthusiastic.
- 她的问候一点都不热情。
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- 5. Prince continued his enthusiastic gyrations on stage.
- 王子继续在舞台上充满激情地旋转。
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