enthusiastic
英 [ɪn,θjuːzɪ'æstɪk; en-]
美 [ɪn,θuzɪ'æstɪk]
英文詞源
- 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.
雙語例句
- 1. Bob Dole seemed less than enthusiastic about the proposed move.
- 鮑勃·多爾似乎對提議的這項行動不太感興趣。
來自柯林斯例句
- 2. The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose.
- 教師們很熱情並且很有決心。
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- 3. Enthusiastic applause lent a sense of occasion to the proceedings.
- 熱烈的掌聲給活動平添了幾分隆重的色彩。
來自柯林斯例句
- 4. Her greeting was less than enthusiastic.
- 她的問候一點都不熱情。
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- 5. Prince continued his enthusiastic gyrations on stage.
- 王子繼續在舞台上充滿激情地旋轉。
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