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gregarious

UK //ɡrɪˈɡeə.ri.əs//US //ɡrɪˈɡer.i.əs//

词源

源自拉丁语 'gregarius'(意为'属于群体的'),来自'grex'(意为'群体'或'羊群'),17世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 形容人喜欢社交、合群的性格特点,指那些在人群中感到舒适并享受与他人互动的个体。

“She's always been a gregarious person who loves parties.”

(她向来是个喜欢派对的爱交际的人。)

“Gregarious students often join multiple clubs at school.”

(合群的学生在学校经常参加多个社团。)

❶ 用于描述动物群居的习性,指那些自然形成群体共同生活的物种。

“Sheep are gregarious animals that stay together in flocks.”

(羊是群居动物,总是成群结队活动。)

“Gregarious birds like starlings often form huge flying groups.”

(像椋鸟这样的群居鸟类经常形成庞大的飞行群体。)

同义词:sociable, outgoing, convivial, companionable, affable

常见短语

gregarious personality — 描述某人天生喜欢社交、容易与人相处的性格特征。

“Her gregarious personality makes her perfect for customer service roles.”

(她外向的性格使她非常适合客户服务岗位。)