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sanguine

UK //ˈsæŋɡwɪn//US //ˈsæŋɡwɪn//

词源

源自拉丁语 'sanguineus',意为 '血的' 或 '血色的',后引申为 '乐观的'。

adjective

❶ 形容乐观或自信的态度,尤其指对未来充满希望,常带有积极情绪。

“Despite the difficulties, she remained sanguine about the outcome.”

(尽管遇到困难,她对结果仍然保持乐观。)

“His sanguine personality makes him popular among his colleagues.”

(他乐观的性格使他在同事中很受欢迎。)

❶ 指脸色红润,通常因健康或情绪高涨而显得血色良好。

“After the hike, her cheeks were sanguine from the exercise.”

(徒步后,她的脸颊因运动而显得红润。)

“The cold weather gave his face a sanguine glow.”

(寒冷的天气让他的脸显得红润。)

同义词:optimistic, cheerful, hopeful

常见短语

sanguine about — 对某事持乐观态度,通常用于表达对未来的信心。

“He is sanguine about the company's chances of success.”

(他对公司成功的可能性持乐观态度。)