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exhilaration

UK /ɪɡˌzɪləˈreɪʃən/US /ɪɡˌzɪləˈreɪʃən/

词源

源自拉丁语 'exhilarare',意为 '使高兴' 或 '使振奋',由 'ex-'(加强)和 'hilarare'(使快乐)组成。

noun

❶ 指极度兴奋或快乐的感觉,通常由令人振奋的经历或活动引起,比如冒险成功或重大成就带来的情绪高涨。

“She felt a surge of exhilaration as she reached the mountain peak.”

(当她登上山顶时,她感到一阵兴奋。)

“The exhilaration of winning the championship was unforgettable.”

(赢得冠军的兴奋感令人难忘。)

同义词:euphoria, thrill, excitement, joy, elation

常见短语

sense of exhilaration — 形容一种强烈的兴奋或快乐感,常用于描述由冒险、成功或刺激活动带来的情绪。

“After the roller coaster ride, he had a strong sense of exhilaration.”

(坐完过山车后,他有一种强烈的兴奋感。)