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lusty

UK //ˈlʌsti//US //ˈlʌsti//

词源

源自中古英语 'lusty',与古英语 'lust'(意为‘欲望’或‘快乐’)相关,最初表示‘快乐的’或‘充满活力的’。

adjective

❶ 形容人健壮有力、精力充沛的样子,常用来描述充满活力或热情的状态。

“The lusty young man carried the heavy boxes with ease.”

(那个精力充沛的年轻人轻松地搬起了沉重的箱子。)

“After a good night's sleep, she felt lusty and ready for the day.”

(睡了一晚好觉后,她感到精力充沛,准备好迎接新的一天。)

❶ 形容植物或动物生长旺盛、生机勃勃的样子,常用于描述生命力强或繁茂的状态。

“The garden was full of lusty green plants after the rain.”

(雨后,花园里长满了生机勃勃的绿色植物。)

“The farmer was pleased with his lusty crops this year.”

(农民对他今年茂盛的庄稼感到满意。)

同义词:vigorous, energetic, robust, strong, healthy

常见短语

lusty appetite — 形容胃口非常好,吃得很多的样子,通常用于幽默或夸张的表达。

“After the hike, he had a lusty appetite and ate three plates of food.”

(徒步旅行后,他胃口大开,吃了三盘食物。)

lusty cheer — 形容欢呼声非常响亮、充满热情的样子,常用于描述人群的兴奋情绪。

“The team received a lusty cheer from their fans after the victory.”

(胜利后,球队收到了球迷们热烈的欢呼声。)