| 词汇 | spirit |
| 释义 | spirit (verb) spirit 16 ENTRIES FOUND: spirit (noun) spirit (verb) spirited (adjective) spirit level (noun) free spirit (noun) high-spirited (adjective) Holy Spirit (noun) low-spirited (adjective) mean-spirited (adjective) public-spirited (adjective) surgical spirit (noun) white spirit (noun) move (verb) moving (adjective) weak (adjective) willing (adjective) 1 spirit /ˈspirət/ noun plural spirits 1 spirit /ˈspirət/ noun plural spirits Learner's definition of SPIRIT 1 a : the force within a person that is believed to give the body life, energy, and power精神；心灵；灵魂 [count] the spirits of my ancestors我祖先的灵魂 Some religions believe that the same spirit is reincarnated many times in different bodies.一些宗教认为同一个灵魂会多次转世到不同的肉身里。 [noncount] Yoga is very healthy for both body and spirit.瑜伽对身心健康非常有益。 I'm sorry I can't make it to your wedding, but I'll be there in spirit. [=I will be thinking about you]抱歉，我没法参加你的婚礼，但我的心将与你们同在。 b [count] : the inner quality or nature of a person品质；本质；性格 He still has a curious and youthful spirit. [=he is still a curious and youthful person]他仍旧有一种好奇、活泼的性格。 We will all miss her generous spirit.我们都会怀念她的慷慨大方。 2 [count] : a person人 My father was a proud spirit.我父亲是一个高傲的人。 They are kindred spirits. [=people with similar interests or concerns]他们志同道合。 — see also free spirit 3 a [count] : ghost evil spirits恶魔 b the Spirit : holy spirit 4 a : a desire or determination to do something志气；决心；意志 [count] His many disappointments never broke his spirit. [=never took away his desire to succeed]多次失望都未曾磨灭他的志气。 He has a strong fighting spirit.他有一股很强的战斗意志。 [noncount] She's a good athlete with a lot of skill and spirit.她是一名有丰富技能和坚强意志的优秀运动员。 b [noncount] : enthusiastic loyalty热忱；忠心 The students showed their school spirit by having a rally to support the football team.学生们举行集会来支持橄榄球队，展现了学校的校风。 5 [singular] a : the attitude or feeling that a person has about a particular job, activity, etc.态度；心态 He didn't approach the work in/with the right spirit.他对待工作的心态不对。 b : a shared attitude or feeling that relates to a particular time, place, activity, etc.精神；氛围 — often + of the spirit of the times时代精神 a new spirit of cooperation新的合作精神 the spirit of competition竞争精神 We all got/entered into the spirit of the holidays.我们都沉浸在节日的气氛中。 You'd have more fun if you'd just relax and get into the spirit of things.只要你放松下来，全身心投入，就会有更多的乐趣。 6 spirits [plural] : feelings of happiness or unhappiness情绪；心情；心境 Spirits were low [=people were unhappy] after our team lost again.我们队又输了，大家情绪都很低落。 We need to do something to lift your spirits. [=to make you feel better/happier]我们得做点什么让你高兴起来。 It's hard work, but try to keep your spirits up. [=keep a happy and positive attitude]任务艰巨，但要尽量保持乐观积极的态度。 We were all in high spirits [=happy, cheerful] after the game.比赛过后大家情绪高昂。 She was in low spirits. [=she was unhappy]她情绪低落。 He's still in the hospital, but he's in good spirits. [=happy and positive]他还在医院里，不过心情很好。 — see also high-spirited, low-spirited 7 [noncount] : the real meaning or intention of something (such as a law)精神实质；真实意图 They seem to be more concerned with obeying the letter of the law than with understanding the spirit of the law. [=what was intended by the law when it was written]他们似乎更关注对法律的字面意思的遵守，而非对其精神实质的领会。 8 spirits [plural] : strong alcoholic drinks : liquor烈酒 The store sells wines and spirits.这家商店出售葡萄酒和烈酒。 as/when the spirit moves you : when you feel like it : when the time is right想做的时候；有感觉的时候 I'll write when the spirit moves me.一旦有了感觉我便会开始写。 moving spirit — see moving that's the spirit informal — used to express approval of someone's attitude那样才对 “I know I can do it if I keep trying.” “Yeah, that's the spirit!” [=that's the right attitude to have]“我知道如果坚持不懈，我就能做好。”“嗯，这就对了！” the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak — used to say that you want to do something but you cannot because you do not have the strength or energy心有余而力不足；力不从心； — often used humorously常作诙谐用法 I try to get up early and exercise, though sometimes the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.我尽量起早锻炼，但有时心有余而力不足。 — see also surgical spirit, white spirit 2 spirit /ˈspirət/ verb spirits; spirited; spiriting 2 spirit /ˈspirət/ verb spirits; spirited; spiriting Learner's definition of SPIRIT always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ object] : to carry (someone or something) away secretly偷偷带走；秘密弄走 The singer was spirited away in a limousine after the show.演出结束后，那位歌手坐上豪华轿车神秘消失了。 Some of the funds had been spirited away to other accounts.一部分资金被偷偷转移到其他账户了。 |
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