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spirits

UK //ˈspɪrɪts//US //ˈspɪrɪts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'spiritus',意为 '呼吸' 或 '灵魂',后演变为指情绪或烈酒。

noun

❶ 指人的情绪或精神状态,通常用来描述一个人当前的心情或情感状态。

“She was in high spirits after receiving the good news.”

(收到好消息后,她的情绪非常高涨。)

“The team's spirits were low after losing the match.”

(比赛失利后,球队的士气低落。)

❶ 指酒精饮料,尤其是烈酒,如威士忌、伏特加等。

“He ordered a glass of spirits at the bar.”

(他在酒吧点了一杯烈酒。)

“Spirits like whiskey and rum are popular in many countries.”

(威士忌和朗姆酒等烈酒在许多国家很受欢迎。)

同义词:mood, alcohol, liquor

常见短语

in good spirits — 形容一个人心情愉快或情绪高涨的状态。

“Despite the rain, she was in good spirits during the picnic.”

(尽管下雨了,她在野餐时心情依然很好。)

raise someone's spirits — 让某人的情绪变好,通常是通过鼓励或积极的事情。

“Her kind words raised his spirits after a tough day.”

(她温暖的话语让他在艰难的一天后心情好转。)