c. 1600, "pertaining to possession by a deity," from Greek enthousiastikos "inspired," from enthousiazein "be possessed or inspired by a god" (see enthusiasm). Meaning "pertaining to irrational delusion in religion" is from 1690s. The main modern sense, in reference to feelings or persons, "intensely eager, rapturous," is from 1786. Related: Enthusiastically.
雙語例句
1. Bob Dole seemed less than enthusiastic about the proposed move.
鮑勃·多爾似乎對提議的這項行動不太感興趣。
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2. The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose.
教師們很熱情并且很有決心。
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3. Enthusiastic applause lent a sense of occasion to the proceedings.
熱烈的掌聲給活動平添了幾分隆重的色彩。
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4. Her greeting was less than enthusiastic.
她的問候一點都不熱情。
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5. Prince continued his enthusiastic gyrations on stage.