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enthusiastic

英 [ɪn,θjuːzɪ'æstɪk; en-] 美 [ɪn,θuzɪ'æstɪk]

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解释

adj. 热情的；热心的；狂热的

※ 提供单词"enthusiastic"的中文意思、发音示范及音标对照，中英文词源、例句和用法等。

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.

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例句和用法

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。

2. The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose.: 教师们很热情并且很有决心。

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。

4. Her greeting was less than enthusiastic.: 她的问候一点都不热情。

5. Prince continued his enthusiastic gyrations on stage.: 王子继续在舞台上充满激情地旋转。