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optimistically

UK //ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪkli//US //ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪkli//

词源

源自optimistic(乐观的)+ -ally(副词后缀),最终来自拉丁语optimus(最好的)。

adverb

❶ 以乐观的方式看待事物,对未来或结果抱有积极期待的态度。常用于描述人们思考或行动时的正面心态。

“She optimistically believed everything would work out fine.”

(她乐观地相信一切都会顺利解决。)

“He smiled optimistically before starting the difficult task.”

(在开始这项困难任务前,他乐观地笑了。)

同义词:hopefully, positively, confidently

常见短语

look optimistically — 用积极的态度看待某事,暗示对未来发展抱有良好预期。

“We should look optimistically at the new opportunities.”

(我们应该以乐观态度看待新机遇。)