plural spirits
plural spirits
Learner's definition of SPIRIT
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a : the force within a person that is believed to give the body life, energy, and power精神;心灵;灵魂 [count]
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Yoga is very healthy for both body and spirit.瑜伽对身心健康非常有益。
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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 4
a : a desire or determination to do something志气;决心;意志 [count]
[noncount]
b [noncount] : enthusiastic loyalty热忱;忠心 5 [singular]
a : the attitude or feeling that a person has about a particular job, activity, etc.态度;心态 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
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a new spirit of cooperation新的合作精神
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the spirit of competition竞争精神
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We all got/entered into the spirit of the holidays.我们都沉浸在节日的气氛中。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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We were all in high spirits [=happy, cheerful] after the game.比赛过后大家情绪高昂。
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She was in low spirits. [=she was unhappy]她情绪低落。
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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 8
spirits [plural] : strong alcoholic drinks : liquor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
that's the spirit
informal
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used to express approval of someone's attitude那样才对
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
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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 2 spirit /ˈspirət/ verb
spirits; spirited; spiriting
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