
ambitious
词源
源自拉丁语 'ambitiosus',意为 '渴望的' 或 '有野心的',与 'ambition'(野心)同源。
adjective
❶ 形容人有强烈追求成功或成就的欲望,通常表现为设定高目标并努力实现。
“She is an ambitious young lawyer who wants to become a partner in the firm.”
(她是一位雄心勃勃的年轻律师,目标是成为律所的合伙人。)
“His ambitious plan to climb Mount Everest impressed everyone.”
(他攀登珠穆朗玛峰的雄心勃勃的计划让所有人印象深刻。)
❶ 形容计划或目标具有挑战性,需要付出巨大努力才能实现。
“The government announced an ambitious plan to reduce carbon emissions by 50%.”
(政府宣布了一项雄心勃勃的计划,目标是减少50%的碳排放。)
“Launching a startup is an ambitious endeavor that requires dedication.”
(创业是一项雄心勃勃的事业,需要全身心投入。)
常见短语
ambitious project — 指规模大、难度高或目标远大的项目,通常需要大量资源和努力。
“The construction of the new bridge is an ambitious project that will take five years.”
(这座新桥的建设是一项雄心勃勃的项目,将耗时五年。)
ambitious person — 形容一个有强烈成功欲望、愿意为达成目标付出努力的人。
“He is an ambitious person who always sets high standards for himself.”
(他是一个雄心勃勃的人,总是为自己设定高标准。)