1 hopeful /ˈhoʊpfəl/ adjective Learner's definition of HOPEFUL
[more hopeful; most hopeful]
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: full of hope满载希望的;满怀期盼的 : feeling or showing hope抱有希望的 -
He was hopeful that things would get better soon.他对事情很快好起来抱有希望。
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I still feel hopeful about the future.我依然对未来抱有希望。
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She is hopeful of winning the race.她对赢得比赛抱有希望。
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a hopeful tone of voice满怀希望的口吻
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: giving someone feelings of hope给人希望的 -
There are hopeful signs that the crisis may end soon.有乐观的迹象表明,危机可能很快就会结束。
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The movie has a hopeful ending.影片的结尾令人鼓舞。
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Investigators report that there have been some hopeful developments in the case.调查人员称案件有了一些乐观的进展。
— hopefulness
noun [noncount] 2 hopeful /ˈhoʊpfəl/ noun
plural hopefuls
2 hopeful
/ˈhoʊpfəl/
noun
plural hopefuls
Learner's definition of HOPEFUL
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: a person who hopes to do something希望做某事的人