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boyish

UK //ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ//US //ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ//

词源

源自中古英语 'boy'(男孩)加上后缀 '-ish',表示具有某种特质或特征。

adjective

❶ 形容具有男孩特质或特征的,通常指外貌、行为或性格上显得年轻、活泼或天真。

“She has a boyish charm that makes her very likable.”

(她有一种男孩般的魅力,让人非常喜欢。)

“His boyish enthusiasm never seems to fade.”

(他那孩子般的热情似乎从未减退。)

同义词:youthful, childlike, juvenile

常见短语

boyish grin — 指一种天真无邪、带有男孩特质的笑容,通常显得调皮或无忧无虑。

“He flashed her a boyish grin that made her laugh.”

(他朝她露出一个孩子般的笑容,逗得她笑了起来。)