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upbeat

UK /ˈʌpbiːt/US /ˈʌpˌbit/

词源

源自音乐术语 'upbeat'(弱拍),由 'up'(向上)和 'beat'(拍子)组成,后引申为形容积极乐观的情绪。

adjective

❶ 形容乐观、积极向上的情绪或态度,通常用于描述人或氛围充满希望和活力。

“She has an upbeat personality that cheers everyone around her.”

(她性格开朗乐观,能让周围的人都感到开心。)

“The team remained upbeat despite the challenges they faced.”

(尽管面临挑战,团队仍然保持着积极的态度。)

同义词:optimistic, cheerful, positive, buoyant, hopeful

noun

❶ 音乐术语,指弱拍或小节中最后一拍,通常作为强拍的预备。

“The conductor emphasized the upbeat to prepare the orchestra for the next measure.”

(指挥强调了弱拍,为乐队的下一小节做准备。)

“In jazz, the upbeat is often where the syncopation occurs.”

(在爵士乐中,切分音通常出现在弱拍上。)

同义词:anacrusis, pickup, lead-in

常见短语

on an upbeat note — 以积极或乐观的方式结束某事,通常用于描述谈话或事件的结尾。

“The meeting ended on an upbeat note with everyone feeling motivated.”

(会议以积极的氛围结束,每个人都感到充满动力。)