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spirit noun
⇨ atmosphere (the spirit of the age) ⇨ determination (fighting spirit) ⇨ drink 2 (a measure of spirits) ⇨ ghost (evil spirits) ⇨ mind (the power of the human spirit) ⇨ mood (in the best of spirits) ⇨ nature 1 (the spirit, as well as the letter, of the law) ⇨ lift/raise sb's spirits ⇨ encourage 1 atmosphere noun atmosphere ♦︎ climate ♦︎ mood ♦︎ tone ♦︎ spirit ♦︎ aura ♦︎ feeling ♦︎ feel ♦︎ flavourThese are all words for the general sense or feeling that you have in a particular place or situation. 这些词均表示气氛、氛围。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the general atmosphere / climate / mood / tone / spirit / feeling / feel / flavour◆an international atmosphere / climate / feel / flavour◆(a) hostile atmosphere / climate / tone◆a festive atmosphere / mood / spirit / feel◆a welcoming atmosphere / aura / feel◆the political atmosphere / climate / mood / tone / flavour◆to create an atmosphere / a climate / a mood / a spirit / an aura / a feeling / a feel◆to reflect the atmosphere / climate / mood / tone / spirit / feeling (of sth)◆to capture the atmosphere / mood / tone / spirit / feeling / flavour of sth◆to evoke an atmosphere / a mood / a spirit / a feeling◆to take on an atmosphere / a tone / an aura / a feel / a flavour◆to convey an atmosphere / a mood / a spirit / a feeling / a flavour■ atmosphere [countable, uncountable] the way that a particular place or situation feels to you; a feeling between two people or in a group of people 气氛；氛围◆The hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and personal service.这家旅馆令人感觉亲切且服务周到。◆The children grew up in an atmosphere of violence and insecurity.这些孩子在充满暴力和无安全感的环境中长大。◆The old house is full of atmosphere (= it is very interesting).这座老房子情趣盎然。◆There was an atmosphere of mutual respect between them.他们之间有一种相互尊敬的氛围。■ climate [countable] the general attitude or feeling among people at a particular time; a set of conditions which exist in a particular place 倾向；风气；环境气氛◆The new policies have created a climate of fear.这些新政策制造了一种恐怖的气氛。◆There's been a change in the climate of opinion (= what people generally are thinking about a particular issue).舆论倾向有了转变。◆He admitted that the economic climate has rarely been worse.他承认经济气候从来没这么糟过。ⓘ Climate of is often used with negative words such as fear, suspicion, distrust, despair and hostility. * climate of常与表示负面情绪的词连用，如fear、suspicion、distrust、despair和hostility等。■ mood [singular] the way a group of people feel about sth; the atmosphere among a group of people 气氛；氛围◆The mood of the meeting was distinctly pessimistic.这次会议的气氛显然很悲观。◆We need a leader who can gauge the popular mood.我们需要一位能揣摩民众氛围的领导人。◆The movie captures the mood of the interwar years perfectly.这部影片恰如其分地捕捉到了两次世界大战中间这些年的氛围。NOTE 辨析 Atmosphere or mood?An atmosphere belongs especially to a place, and may stay the same over a period of time; a mood belongs to a group of people at a particular time and may change as time passes. * atmosphere尤指属于某个地方的氛围，可能持续一段时间而不发生变化；mood属于某一群人在特定时间内的气氛，可能会随着时间发生变化◆The hotel offers a friendly mood. ◆The children grew up in a mood of violence. ◆a leader who can gauge the popular atmosphere ■ tone [singular] the general character and attitude of sth such as a piece of writing or the atmosphere of an event 风格；气氛；情调◆The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic.这本书的整体格调是温情的怀旧。◆The article was moderate in tone and presented both sides of the case.这篇文章基调温和，不偏不倚。◆She set the tone for the meeting with a firm statement of company policy.她坚定地说明了公司的方针，为这次会议定下了调子。◆Trust you to lower the tone of the conversation!你说话又格调低下了！■ spirit [singular] the typical or most important quality or mood of sth 本质；精髓；基本精神◆The exhibition captures the spirit of the Swinging Sixties.这个展览会抓住了上世纪六十年代活跃时髦的时代精神。◆His poetry summed up the spirit of the age.他的诗歌浓缩了时代的精神。ⓘ Spirit is used especially to talk about how people are feeling, their attitudes and their behaviour at a particular period in time. * spirit尤指人们在特定时期的感受、态度和行为◆the spirit of the 70s / the age / the times / the Enlightenment70年代／那个年代／时代／启蒙运动的精神 ■ aura / /ˈɔːrə/ / [countable] a quality or feeling that is very noticeable and seems to surround a person or place 气氛；氛围；气质◆There was a faint aura of mystery about him.他隐隐透着几分神秘感。◆The mountains have a magical aura.那群山有股神奇的力量。 see also air ⇨ appearance ■ feeling [singular] the atmosphere or character of a place or situation and the effect it has on how people feel （场所或情况给人的）气氛，情调◆They have managed to recreate the feeling of the original theatre.他们设法再现了老戏院原来的气氛。◆There was a general feeling of change in the air.当时有一种普遍向往变革的气氛。 see also feel ⇨ seem ■ feel [singular] the impression or atmosphere that is created by a place or situation （场所或情况给人的）印象，感受，气氛◆It's a big city but it has the feel of a small town.这是座大城市，却给人以小城镇的印象。◆There is an international feel to the restaurant.这家饭店让人感到很国际化。■ flavour (BrE) (NAmE flavor) [singular] a particular quality or atmosphere that sth has that reminds you of sth else （使产生联想的）特点，特色，气氛◆The children experience a flavour of medieval life.孩子们有了一次类似中世纪生活的经历。◆The music festival has taken on a distinctly German flavour.这个音乐节带有浓郁的德国特色。 determination noun determination ♦︎ persistence ♦︎ resolve ♦︎ spirit ♦︎ purpose ♦︎ tenacity ♦︎ perseveranceThese are all words for personal qualities that help you to continue doing sth that is difficult or unpleasant. 这些词均表示决心、毅力、勇气。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆determination / resolve to do sth◆great determination / persistence / resolve / spirit / purpose / tenacity / perseverance◆sheer / dogged determination / persistence / perseverance◆to show (your) determination / persistence / resolve / spirit / tenacity◆to have determination / persistence / spirit / purpose / tenacity / perseverance■ determination [uncountable] (often approving) the quality that makes you continue trying to do sth even when this is difficult 决心；坚毅；坚定◆The key to his success was his dogged determination to see things through.他成功的关键在于他有坚持到底的顽强决心。◆She fought the illness with courage and determination.她勇敢顽强地与疾病作斗争。■ persistence / /pəˈsɪstəns; NAmE pərˈsɪstəns/ [uncountable] the fact of continuing to try to do sth in spite of difficulties, especially when other people are against you and think that you are being annoying or unreasonable 执著，锲而不舍（尤指遭到他人反对和误解时）◆His persistence was finally rewarded when the insurance company agreed to pay for the damage.保险公司答应赔偿损失，他的坚持不懈终于得到了回报。◆It was her sheer persistence that wore them down in the end.最终把他们拖垮的是她的不屈不挠。 see also persist ⇨ persist ■ resolve /rɪˈzɒlv; NAmE rɪˈzɑːlv/ [uncountable] (formal, often approving) strong determination to do sth that you believe to be right 决心；坚定信念◆The difficulties in her way merely strengthened her resolve.她所遇到的困难只是让她决心更加坚定。◆He did not weaken in his resolve.他的决心并没有动摇。■ spirit [uncountable] (approving) a personal quality that is a combination of courage, determination and energy 勇气；志气；意志◆Show a little fighting spirit.拿出一点斗志来。◆Although the team lost, they played with tremendous spirit.虽然该队输了，可队员都表现得极为勇猛。◆They took away his freedom and broke his spirit.他们剥夺了他的自由，摧垮了他的意志。 see also spirited ⇨ lively ■ purpose [uncountable] (rather formal) the ability to plan sth and work successfully to achieve it 意志；毅力；决心◆He has enormous confidence and strength of purpose.他信心十足，意志坚强。■ tenacity /təˈnæsəti/ / [uncountable] (rather formal, written) the determination to continue trying to do sth 顽强意志◆They competed with skill and tenacity.他们竞争靠的是技术和顽强意志。NOTE 辨析 Determination or tenacity? Determination has a wider range of meaning than tenacity. People often show determination in the face of difficulty, danger or suffering; it is often spoken of in the phrase courage and determination. People show tenacity in less important or serious situations, that do not need courage, but do require people to keep trying if they are to succeed. * determination含义比tenacity宽泛。determination指面对困难、危险或苦难时表现出的坚忍不拔，常用于短语courage and determination中；tenacity指在相对不那么重要或严重的情况下表现出的意志，这些情况可以不需要勇气，但得不停地尝试以达到成功。■ perseverance /ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərəns; NAmE ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrəns/ [uncountable] (rather formal, approving) the fact of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim in spite of failure or difficulties 毅力；韧性；不屈不挠的精神◆They showed great perseverance in the face of difficulty.他们面对困难表现出坚强的毅力。 see also persevere ⇨ persist NOTE 辨析 Persistence or perseverance?People show perseverance in the face of difficult circumstances, usually created by situations outside anyone's control, such as illness, bad economic conditions, or just bad luck. Persistence is necessary when other people create difficulties, either by refusing to help or by actively trying to stop you. * perseverance指面对困难不屈不挠，尤其是面对人力无法控制的境况，如疾病、经济不景气或运气不佳等。persistence则指面对他人造成的困难，如他人拒绝帮助或竭力阻止的情况下仍然坚持不懈。 drink2 noun a drink of water 一杯水alcoholic drinks 酒精饮料drink ♦︎ alcohol ♦︎ liquor ♦︎ spirit ♦︎ boozeThese are all words for drinks which contain alcohol and can make you drunk. 这些词均表示含酒精的饮料。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆alcoholic drinks / liquor◆strong drink / liquor◆to drink alcohol / liquor / spirits / booze◆to consume alcohol / liquor◆to turn to / keep off / stay off (the) drink / alcohol / booze◆a drink / an alcohol / a booze problem■ drink [countable, uncountable] alcohol or an alcoholic drink; sth that you drink on a social occasion 酒；酒精饮料◆Let's go for a drink.咱们去喝一杯吧。◆He downed his drink.他端起酒杯一饮而尽。◆I need a stiff drink (= a strong drink).我需要一杯烈酒。◆She bought another round of drinks.她又买了一巡酒给大家喝。◆The drinks are on me (= I'll pay for them).酒钱由我付。◆ (BrE) Jim's got a drink problem.吉姆有贪杯的毛病。◆ (NAmE) a drinking problem贪杯的毛病 see also drunk ⇨ drunk ■ alcohol [uncountable] drinks such as beer, wine and whisky, that can make people drunk 含酒精饮料；酒◆He never touches alcohol.他滴酒不沾。◆The level of alcohol in his blood was over the legal limit.他血液中的酒精含量超标了。■ liquor / /ˈlɪkə(r)/ / [uncountable] (especially NAmE) strong alcoholic drink 烈酒◆They were standing outside the liquor store.他们正站在酒行的外面。◆She drinks beer and wine but no hard liquor.她喝啤酒和葡萄酒，但不沾烈性酒。ⓘ In technical British English liquor means any alcoholic drink. 在英式英语术语中，liquor指任何酒精饮料◆The sale of liquor to persons under 18 is prohibited.禁止向未满18岁的人出售酒精饮料。 ■ spirit [countable, usually plural] (especially BrE) a strong alcoholic drink 烈酒◆I don't drink whisky or brandy or any other spirits.我不喝威士忌和白兰地，也不喝其他烈性酒。◆A standard measure of spirits is 25ml.一份标准量的烈酒是25毫升。■ booze [uncountable] (informal) alcoholic drink 酒精饮料◆The party was great but we had run out of booze by midnight.派对办得很成功，但到午夜时我们的酒便不够喝了。 ghost noun ghost ♦︎ spirit ♦︎ apparitionThese are all words for an image of a person who is dead, especially one that a living person believes they can see or hear. 这些词均表示鬼、鬼魂、幽灵，尤指活人相信可以看到或听到的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to see a ghost / a spirit / an apparition◆a ghost / a spirit / an apparition haunts sth◆a ghost / spirit appears■ ghost / /gəʊst; NAmE goʊst/ [countable] an image of a dead person that a living person believes they can see or hear 鬼，鬼魂，幽灵（活人相信可以看到或听到）◆Do you believe in ghosts (= believe that they exist)?你相信有鬼吗？◆It was the ghost of her father that had come back to haunt her.是她父亲的幽灵回来缠住了她。◆He looked as if he had seen a ghost (= looked very frightened).他看上去像见到鬼似的。◆We used to sit around the campfire telling ghost stories.我们过去经常围坐在营火旁讲鬼故事。■ spirit [countable] the soul thought of as separate from the body and believed to live on after death （死后依然存在的）灵魂，鬼魂，幽灵◆He is dead, but his spirit lives on.他死了，但他的灵魂将永存。◆It was believed that people could be possessed by evil spirits.从前，人们相信人有可能被恶鬼缠身。 see also spirit ⇨ mind noun ■ apparition /ˌæpəˈrɪʃn/ / [countable] (rather formal, especially written) a ghost or image of a dead person that appears to sb （向某人显现的）鬼，鬼魂，幽灵◆Apparitions of a woman in white robes have been reported.有报道说有白衣女鬼显现。 mind noun mind ♦︎ brain ♦︎ head ♦︎ soul ♦︎ spirit ♦︎ ego ♦︎ the/your subconsciousThese are all words for the part of sb which cannot be seen or touched, but which allows them to think, feel and be aware of things. 这些词均表示头脑、心灵。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the human mind / brain / soul / spirit◆a thought enters sb's mind / head◆deep in your mind / the brain / your subconscious■ mind [countable, uncountable] the part of a person that makes them able to be aware of things, to think and to feel 头脑；大脑◆There were all kinds of thoughts running through my mind.各种念头在我脑海中闪过。◆There was no doubt in his mind that he'd get the job.他毫不怀疑自己会得到这份工作。◆She was in a disturbed state of mind.她的脑子里一片慌乱。◆I could not have complete peace of mind before they returned.他们不回来，我心里就不踏实。■ brain [countable] the organ inside the head that controls movement, thought, memory and feeling 脑◆The scan apparently showed no damage to the brain.扫描检查清楚显示脑部没有受到损伤。◆brain cells脑细胞◆She died of a brain tumour.她死于脑瘤。◆Electrodes were used to measure brain activity during sleep.用电极来检测睡眠时脑部的活动。■ head [countable] the mind 头脑；大脑◆I sometimes wonder what goes on in that head of yours.我有时搞不懂你脑子里都想些什么。◆I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth).我希望你凡事多动动脑子。◆I can't work it out in my head－I need a calculator.我没法心算出来，我得用计算器。◆I can't get that tune out of my head.那个曲调在我头脑中挥之不去。◆When will you get it into your head (= understand) that I don't want to discuss this any more!你何时才能明白我不想再谈论这件事了！◆For some reason she's got it into her head (= believes) that the others don't like her.由于某种原因，她认定别人都不喜欢她。NOTE 辨析 Mind or head? Head is slightly more informal than mind in this meaning and is used especially to talk about thoughts and ideas that get into your head or that you can't get out of your head. 表达此义时，head较mind略非正式，尤用于短语get sth into one's head和can't get sth out of one's head中。■ soul [countable] the part of a person that includes their mind, feelings and character rather than their body; the spiritual part of a person, believed to exist after death; the spiritual and moral qualities of humans in general 心灵；精神；灵魂；（人类整体的）精神状况，道德品质◆There was a feeling of restlessness deep in her soul.她内心深处感到焦躁不安。◆He believed his immortal soul was in peril.他认为他不死的灵魂有堕入地狱的危险。◆His poetry deals with the dark side of the human soul.他的诗歌涉及人类精神世界中阴暗的一面。■ spirit [countable] a soul 精神；心灵；灵魂◆He felt a kind of lightness in his spirit as the sun came up.太阳升起时，他内心感到一阵轻松。◆He is dead, but his spirit lives on.他人死了，但精神永存。◆You are underestimating the power of the human spirit to overcome difficulties.你低估了人类克服困难的精神力量。 see also spirit ⇨ ghost NOTE 辨析 Soul or spirit? Spirit is often a more positive word than soul. People talk about lost/tormented/troubled souls and the dark side of the human soul; and about sb's indomitable spirit and the power of the human spirit. When they are used to talk about the spiritual part of a person, a spirit is often considered to be separate from a living person, especially because the person has died. A soul is often considered as the spiritual part of a person who is still alive. * spirit常较soul褒义更强，从各自的搭配中可见一斑，如lost/tormented/troubled souls（迷失的／受折磨的心灵；内心烦乱），the dark side of the human soul（人类精神世界中阴暗的一面），sb's indomitable spirit（某人不屈不挠的精神），the power of the human spirit（人类的精神力量）。指人的灵魂时，spirit常被视为脱离生者而存在，尤指死者的灵魂；soul常指活着的人的灵魂。■ ego /ˈiːgəʊ, ˈegəʊ; NAmE ˈiːgoʊ/ (plural egos) [countable] (psychology 心理) the part of the mind that is responsible for your sense of who you are 自我◆Freud introduced the idea that a part of the ego is unconscious.弗洛伊德创立的理论认为人的自我有一部分是处于无意识状态的。 see also self ⇨ identity ■ the subconscious ■ your subconscious [singular] the part of your mind that contains feelings that you are not aware of 下意识；潜意识◆She buried the guilt deep in her subconscious.她把内疚深埋在潜意识中。◆Delving into the subconscious can be helpful in working through psychological problems.探究潜意识有时有助于解决心理问题。 see also subconscious ⇨ unconscious adj. mood noun mood ♦︎ morale ♦︎ spirits ♦︎ frame of mindThese are all words for the way you are feeling at a particular time. 这些词均表示情绪、心情。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in (a) (good / better, etc.) mood / spirits / frame of mind◆in the mood / frame of mind for sth◆in the mood / frame of mind to do sth◆(a) good / better mood / morale / spirits / frame of mind◆a happy / confident / cheerful / calm / determined / positive / relaxed mood / frame of mind◆the right / wrong mood / frame of mind◆sb's morale is / spirits are high / low◆to get into / put sb in a (good / positive, etc.) mood / frame of mind◆to lift / raise sb's morale / spirits◆sb's mood / morale / spirits improve / improves◆sb's mood / spirits lift / lifts■ mood [countable] the way you are feeling at a particular time 情绪；心情◆She's in a good mood today.她今天心情很好。◆I'm just not in the mood for a party.我就是没心情参加聚会。◆The news had put Michelle in a foul mood.那消息让米歇尔的情绪糟透了。◆Some addicts suffer violent mood swings (= changes of mood) if deprived of the drug.一些吸毒成瘾的人一旦没有毒品就会出现激烈的情绪波动。 see also mood ⇨ temper ■ morale /məˈrɑːl; NAmE məˈræl/ [uncountable] the amount of confidence and enthusiasm that a person or group has at a particular time 士气◆Morale amongst the players is very high at the moment.此刻众选手士气高昂。 see also demoralize ⇨ discourage 2 , demoralized ⇨ depressed ■ spirits [plural] the way you are feeling at a particular time, especially whether you are feeling good and positive or bad and negative 情绪；心境◆She isn't in the best of spirits today.她今天心绪不佳。◆She was tired and her spirits were low.她累了，情绪不高。NOTE 辨析 Morale and spirits Morale and spirits are usually described as either high or low and verbs used to describe sb's morale or spirits often involve movement up or down. 通常用high或low描述morale和spirits；与morale或spirits搭配的动词常涉及上升或下降◆to lift / raise sb's morale / spirits提高某人的士气；振奋某人的精神◆sb's spirits lift / rise / soar某人的心情高兴起来；某人情绪高昂◆The competition will boost children's morale and self-esteem.竞争会增强儿童的士气和自尊。◆We sang songs to keep our spirits up.我们唱歌以保持高昂的情绪。◆My spirits sank at the thought of starting all over again.想到一切都得从头再来，我的情绪一下子低落了。 ■ ˌframe of ˈmind [singular] the way you feel or think about sth at a particular time 心态；心绪◆We'll discuss this when you're in a better frame of mind.等你心情好一些我们再讨论这件事。 nature1 noun the exact nature of the problem 问题的确切性质the beauties of nature 自然界中美好的东西nature ♦︎ character ♦︎ essence ♦︎ stuff ♦︎ spiritThese are all words for the basic or most important qualities of a thing. 这些词均表示基本特征、本质。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in nature / character / essence / spirit◆the very nature / character / essence / stuff / spirit of sth◆the real / true nature / character / essence / spirit of sth◆the individual / fundamental nature / character / essence of sth◆to preserve / capture / convey / reflect the nature / character / essence of sth◆to consider / understand / reveal / define the nature / character / essence of sth■ nature [singular] the basic qualities of a thing 基本特征；本质；基本性质◆It's difficult to define the exact nature of the problem.很难给这个问题确切定性。◆My work is very specialized in nature.我的工作性质非常专业化。◆The future by its very nature is uncertain.就其本质来说，未来是不确定的。 see also nature ⇨ personality ■ character [countable, usually singular, uncountable] all the qualities and features that make a place or thing different from others; the way that sth is, or a particular quality or feature that a thing, event or place has （事物、事件或地方的）特点，特征，特色◆The character of the neighbourhood hasn't changed at all.这片住宅区的风貌依旧。◆I love the delicate character of the light in the evening.我喜欢夜间柔和的灯火。 see also character ⇨ personality NOTE 辨析 Nature or character? Nature is used especially to talk about the basic qualities of abstract things, such as a problem, work, society, a strategy, risks or the future. Character is used more to talk about the qualities and features of places, buildings and other physical things, especially qualities and features that appeal to your senses and feelings and make a place or thing seem different or special in some way. * nature尤指诸如problem、work、society、strategy、risk、future之类的抽象事物的基本特征。character则较多指地方、建筑物和其他实物的特点、特征，尤指令人觉得赏心悦目，并使地方或实物在某种程度上看来与众不同或别有风味的特征。■ essence / /ˈesns/ / [uncountable] the most important quality or feature of sth, that makes it what it is 本质；实质；精髓◆Like so many peasant foods, the essence of pasta is its simplicity.像很多农家饭一样，意大利面食的精髓是简单。◆In essence (= when you consider the most important points), your situation isn't so different from mine.从本质上讲，你我的情况并非相差很远。 see also essential ⇨ fundamental ■ stuff [uncountable] the most important feature of sth; sth that sth else is based on or is made from 基本特征；特质；基础；原料◆Parades and marches were the very stuff of politics in the region.游行示威是那一地区政治生活的基本内容。◆Let's see what stuff you're made of (= what sort of person you are).我们来看看你是怎样的一个人。■ spirit [singular, uncountable] the real or intended meaning or purpose of sth 真实意义；实质◆The referee should try to obey the spirit as well as the letter (= the narrow meaning of the words) of the law.裁判执法既要尽力依循规则的字面意思，也须掌握规则的精神实质。 encourage1 verb be encouraged by the news 受到消息的鼓舞encourage people to cycle 鼓动人们骑自行车encourage violent behaviour/debate 助长暴力行为；引发争议 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ reassure 另见reassure条encourage ♦︎ cheer sb up ♦︎ cheer ♦︎ uplift ♦︎ lift/raise sb's spiritsThese words all mean to give sb a feeling of encouragement, hope or confidence. 这些词均表示鼓励、激励。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to be greatly encouraged / cheered■ encourage [transitive] to give sb support, courage or hope 支持；鼓励；激励◆My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career.选择职业时，父母总是给予我支持和鼓励。◆We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public.公众反应正面，给了我们极大的鼓舞。◆'Good girl, you're doing fine,' he encouraged her.“好孩子，你做得很好。”他鼓励她道。 OPP discourage ⇨ discourage 2 ▸ encouragement noun [uncountable] ◆He needs all the support and encouragement he can get.他需要尽可能多的支持和鼓励。 OPP discouragement ⇨ discourage 2 ■ ˌcheer sb ˈup phrasal verb to make sb feel more cheerful 使高兴起来；使振奋起来◆I asked her out to lunch to cheer her up.为了让她高兴起来，我请她出去吃饭。◆Give John a call－he needs cheering up.给约翰打个电话吧，他需要人安慰。 OPP get sb down ⇨ discourage 2 ■ cheer [transitive, usually passive] to give sb hope, comfort or encouragement 鼓励；鼓舞◆She was cheered by the news from home.来自家里的消息使她欢欣鼓舞。NOTE 辨析 Encourage or cheer?People or events can encourage you; you can be cheered by events or things. Cheer is more about comfort; encourage is more about confidence. * encourage的主语是人或事件，cheer的主语是事件或事物。cheer多指给予安慰，encourage多指给予信心。■ uplift / /ˌʌpˈlɪft/ / [transitive, usually passive] (formal) to make sb feel happier or more hopeful 使心情愉悦；激励；使振奋◆Although it is an emotional play you leave the theatre feeling strangely uplifted.尽管那是出言情剧，但离开剧院时你会莫名其妙地感到振奋。 see also uplifting ⇨ moving ■ lift sb's ˈspirits■ raise sb's ˈspirits idiom to make sb feel more cheerful or brave 使高兴起来；使振奋；使鼓起勇气◆The sunny weather raised my spirits a little.晴朗的天气让我心情略微愉悦一些。 |