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exultation

UK //ˌɛɡzʌlˈteɪʃ(ə)n//US //ˌɛɡzəlˈteɪʃən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'exultationem'(欢呼),由 'ex-'(向外)和 'saltare'(跳跃)组成,字面意思是'高兴得跳起来'。

noun

❶ 指因成功、胜利或极度快乐而产生的狂喜或兴高采烈的情绪,通常表现为公开的欢呼或庆祝行为。

“The team's exultation was evident when they won the championship.”

(球队赢得冠军时,他们的狂喜之情溢于言表。)

“She couldn't hide her exultation after receiving the promotion.”

(获得晋升后,她无法掩饰自己的欣喜若狂。)

同义词:joy, elation, jubilation, delight, triumph

常见短语

cry of exultation — 因极度高兴或胜利而发出的欢呼声,常用于描述集体庆祝场景。

“A cry of exultation rose from the crowd as the fireworks lit up the sky.”

(当烟花点亮夜空时,人群中爆发出胜利的欢呼声。)