enthusiastic
英 [ɪn,θjuːzɪ'æstɪk; en-]
美 [ɪn,θuzɪ'æstɪk]
英語の語源
- enthusiastic (adj.)
- 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.
例文
- 1. Bob Dole seemed less than enthusiastic about the proposed move.
- ボブ?ドールは提案されたこの行動にあまり興味がないようだ。
- 2.The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose.
- 教師たちは情熱的で決意的だ。
- 3. Enthusiastic applause lent a sense of occasion to the proceedings.
- 大きな拍手がイベントに幾分か盛大な色を添えた。
- 4.Her greeting was less than enthusiastic .
- 彼女の挨拶は少しも親切ではなかった。
- 5.Prince continued his enthusiastic gyrations on stage.
- 王子はステージ上で情熱的に回転し続けた。