active [ˈæktɪv]
【释】a. 积极的，活跃的（very involved in the work or with a particular activity）
【用】be active in 积极从事或参加
【例】The lady is still active in politics. 那位女士仍然活跃于政坛。
attractive [əˈtræktɪv]
【释】a. 有吸引力的，有魅力的（pleasant in some way）
【例】Her new hair style was very attractive. 她的新发型很好看。
beloved
【释】a. [bɪˈlʌvd] 所钟爱的，所爱戴的 [bɪˈlʌvɪd] 亲爱的，可爱的
blunt [blʌnt]
【释】a. 坦率的（saying what is true or what you think without trying to be polite）
【例】Let's be blunt—your products will not attract young people. 我们坦白讲吧，你们的产品不会吸引年轻人。
bold [bəʊld]
【释】a. 敢做敢为的，大胆的（showing a willingness to take risks）
【例】Sergeant York was definitely a very bold soldier. 约克中士显然是一名十分勇敢的士兵。
brave [breɪv]
【释】a. 勇敢的（capable of dealing with danger or pain, without seeming to be frightened）
【例】He was not brave enough to report the loss of the documents. 他不够勇敢，不敢去报告文件丢失了。
brisk [brɪsk]
【释】a. 活泼的，敏捷的（moving or acting quickly）
【例】My uncle goes for a brisk walk every morning. 我叔叔每天早上快步走。
charm [tʃɑːm]
【释】n. 魅力 v. 吸引，迷住（to please, soothe, or delight by compelling attraction）
【用】charm...from/out of 使用迷人的手段从…得到
【例】Zoe's graciousness charmed everyone at the party. 佐伊的优雅吸引了聚会上的每一个人。
charming [ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ]
【释】a. 有魅力的，迷人的（extremely pleasing or delightful）
【例】Amy gave him her most charming smile. 埃米向他展示了自己最迷人的笑容。
confident [ˈkɒnfɪdənt]
【释】a. 确信的，肯定的（marked by assurance, as of success）
【用】be confident of 对…有把握
cordial [ˈkɔːdiəl]
【释】a. 热情而真诚的（warm and sincere; friendly）
【例】Relations between the two countries remained cordial. 两国之间的交往热情而真诚。
credible [ˈkredəbl]
【释】a. 可信的，可靠的（able to be believed or trusted）
【例】I don't think the witness's story is credible. 我认为那位目击者的说法不可信。
cultured [ˈkʌltʃəd]
【释】a. 有教养的，有修养的（well educated and able to understand and enjoy music, literature, and other arts）
【例】Cultured minds like good books and paintings. 有修养的人喜爱好书和美丽的图画。
daring [ˈdeərɪŋ]
【释】a. 大胆的，勇敢的（brave enough to do dangerous things）
diligent [ˈdɪlɪdʒənt]
【释】a. 勤奋的，勤勉的（showing care and effort in your work or duties）
【用】be diligent in sth./doing sth. 认真做某事
earnest [ˈɜːnɪst]
【释】a. 诚挚的（marked by or showing deep sincerity or seriousness）
【例】It is my earnest wish that you use this money to continue your study. 我诚挚地希望你用这些钱继续深造。
easygoing [ˌiːziˈɡəʊɪŋ]
【释】a. 随和的，温和的（relaxed and happy to accept things without worrying or getting angry）
【例】Our manager's an easygoing person, and he seldom gets angry. 我们的经理是一个随和的人，很少生气。
elegant [ˈelɪɡənt]
【释】a. 优美的，文雅的（an elegant person is attractive and graceful in their appearance and behaviour）
【用】elegant manners 优雅的仪态
【例】Rose was an elegant woman with decent clothes. 罗丝是一位穿着得体的优雅女士。
enchanting [ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ]
【释】a. 迷人的（very interesting and attractive）
【例】Ann is absolutely an enchanting child. 安绝对是个迷人的小孩。
energetic [ˌenəˈdʒetɪk]
【释】a. 充满活力的；精力充沛的（full of or done with energy）
【例】Her grandpa, now an energetic 80-year-old, was also present. 她的爷爷今年80岁了，这位精力充沛的老人也出席了。
enthusiastic [ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk]
【释】a. 热心的，热情的（very interested in something or excited by it）
【用】be enthusiastic about 对…充满热情
【例】Business leaders gave an enthusiastic welcome to the proposal. 商业领袖们热情欢迎这一提案。
fatherly [ˈfɑːðəli]
【释】a. 父亲般的；慈祥的
【例】Suddenly, the doctor looked at me with a fatherly smile. 忽然，医生带着慈父般的笑容看着我。
fearless [ˈfɪələs]
【释】a. 无畏的，勇敢的（not afraid of anyone or anything）
【例】Our fearless soldiers were ready to fight the enemy. 我们勇敢的士兵已准备好与敌军作战。
forgiving [fəˈɡɪvɪŋ]
【释】a. 宽大的，仁慈的（willing to forgive）
【例】The girl has a gentle forgiving nature. 那个女孩生性宽厚仁慈。
forward-looking [ˈfɔːwəd-ˌlʊkɪŋ]
【释】a. 有远见的；向前看的（planning for the future; willing to consider modern ideas and methods）
【例】We should make a forward-looking policy. 我们应该制定富有前瞻性的政策。
frank [fræŋk]
【释】a. 坦白的，直率的（honest about the situation, even if this is offensive）
【用】to be frank 老实说，说实话
【例】She decided to be frank in refusing his invitation. 她决定坦率地拒绝他的邀请。
generous [ˈdʒenərəs]
【释】a. 慷慨的，大方的（giving or willing to give freely; given freely）
【例】The celebrity made a generous donation to the orphanage. 那位名人慷慨地捐助了孤儿院。
graceful [ˈɡreɪsfl]
【释】a. 优美的，优雅的（showing good manners and respect for other people）
【例】Shirley was extremely graceful in defeat. 雪莉极其优雅从容地对待挫折。
hard-working [ˌhɑːd-ˈwɜːkɪŋ]
【释】a. 勤勉的（putting a lot of effort into a job and doing it well）
【例】Wendy was very hard-working and reliable. 温迪很用功，也很可靠。
heroic [həˈrəʊɪk]
【释】a. 英雄的，英勇的（very brave and deserving admiration）
【例】The soldiers made a heroic attempt to stop the enemy's advance. 士兵们英勇地阻挠敌军的进攻。
honest [ˈɒnɪst]
【释】a. 坦诚的，直率的（free of deceit and untruthfulness）
【用】be honest about 诚实地说出；be honest with 与…坦诚相待
【例】Most students in that class are decent and honest. 那个班里的多数学生都是正派而诚实的。
honour [ˈɒnə(r)]
【释】v. 尊敬，给以荣誉（to show your respect or admiration for someone, especially by giving them a prize or title, or by praising them publicly）
【用】honour...with 向…致敬；给…以…荣誉
【例】Two American surgeons were last week honoured with the Nobel Prize for Medicine and Physiology. 两名美国外科医生上周被授予诺贝尔医学及生理学奖。
hopeful [ˈhəʊpfl]
【释】a. 怀有希望的（believing that something will happen the way you want it to）
【用】be hopeful of/about 对…怀有希望
【例】We resumed the negotiation but we’re not very hopeful. 我们重新开始了谈判，但是我们没抱多大希望。
kind [kaɪnd]
【释】a. 和蔼的，仁慈的，善良的（of a sympathetic or helpful nature）
【例】Human beings should be kinder to animals. 人类对待动物应该更友善。
look up to
【释】赞赏，尊敬（to admire and respect someone）
【例】Grace was a popular girl and a lot of younger boys looked up to her. 格蕾丝是个很受欢迎的女孩，有很多男孩子欣赏她。
loyalty [ˈlɔɪəlti]
【释】n. 忠诚，忠心
merciful [ˈmɜːsɪfl]
【释】a. 仁慈的，慈悲的（ready to forgive people and show them kindness）
【用】be merciful to/towards 对…宽容的或仁慈的
【例】The merciful King saved Jim from death. 仁慈的君主赦免了吉姆的死罪。
mild [maɪld]
【释】a. 温和的，温柔的（gentle and kind; not usually getting violent or angry）
【例】Leo gave the impression of a mild man. 利奥给人脾气温和的印象。
optimistic [ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk]
【释】a. 乐观（主义）的（hopeful about the future and tends to expect that good things will happen）
【例】We are not optimistic about the future of the company. 我们认为公司的发展前景并不乐观。
polite [pəˈlaɪt]
【释】a. 有礼貌的（having or showing good manners and respect for the feelings of others）
【用】be polite of...to do …做…很有礼貌；be polite to 对…有礼貌
【例】Jonathan's refusal was firm but polite. 乔纳森的拒绝很坚定，但是却不失礼。
positive [ˈpɒzətɪv]
【释】a. 积极的；乐观的（believing that good things will happen or that a situation will get better）
【例】You should be more positive in dealing with that problem. 你在处理那个问题时应该更积极些。
regard [rɪˈɡɑːd]
【释】v. 尊敬，尊重（to show respect or consideration for something）
【例】Sophia regards her teachers highly. 索菲娅非常尊敬她的老师们。
respectable [rɪˈspektəbl]
【释】a. 值得尊敬的；正派的
sensible [ˈsensəbl]
【释】a. 理智的，明智的（reasonable and practical）
【例】If you are sensible enough you will study English for another year. 如果你足够理智的话，就会再学一年英语。
sociable [ˈsəʊʃəbl]
【释】a. 友善的；好交际的
spirited [ˈspɪrɪtɪd]
【释】a. 活跃的；精神饱满的（full of energy）
【例】The girl is having a spirited conversation with her colleagues. 那个女孩和她的同事聊得火热。
square [skweə(r)]
【释】a. 正直的，公平的（fair or honest, especially in business matters）
【例】I don't need explanation; please just give me a square answer to the question. 我不需要解释，我只要一个公正的回答。
straightforward [ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd]
【释】a. 正直的，坦率的（honest and open; not trying to trick someone or hide something）
【例】She gave a straightforward explanation for her mistake. 她坦率地解释了自己的错误。
sunny [ˈsʌni]
【释】a. 乐观的，快活的（happy）
【例】It was always good to see Annie's sunny smile. 看到安妮灿烂的笑容总是感觉很好。
sympathetic [ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk]
【释】a. 同情的，体谅的（kind to someone who has a problem and willing to understand how they feel）
【用】be sympathetic to/towards/with 对…表示同情
【例】When I told her why I was late, she was very sympathetic. 当我告诉她我迟到的原因时，她很同情我。
thoughtful [ˈθɔːtfl]
【释】a. 考虑周到的，体贴的，关切的（showing that you think about and care for other people）
【例】He is a thoughtful and caring man. 他是一个考虑周道、体贴关切的男士。
tolerant [ˈtɒlərənt]
【释】a. 宽容的，容忍的（willing to accept other people's beliefs, way of life etc. even if you disagree with them）
【用】be tolerant of/towards 对…容忍的或宽容的
【例】We should be tolerant about other people's hobbies. 我们要对其他人的爱好持宽容的态度。
trusty [ˈtrʌsti]
【释】a. 可信赖的，可信任的（that you have had or known for a long time and can always depend on）
【例】This is my trusty old bicycle. 我的旧自行车值得信赖。
understanding [ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ]
【释】a. 体谅的，通情达理的（willing to forgive other people or be sympathetic because you understand how they feel）
【例】I appreciated my manager's understanding view of my personal problems. 我感谢经理对我私事的体谅。
upbeat [ˈʌpbiːt]
【释】a. 活泼的；乐观的（positive and enthusiastic; making you feel that the future will be good）
【例】The players seemed upbeat about their chances of winning. 参赛者似乎很有把握赢得比赛。
upright [ˈʌpraɪt]
【释】a. 诚实的，正直的
vigorous [ˈvɪɡərəs]
【释】a. 积极的；有力的（full of energy, enthusiasm, or determination）
【例】We need a vigorous campaign to reduce accidents. 我们需要一个有力的宣传活动以减少事故。
warm [wɔːm]
【释】a. 热情的，热心的（kind and friendly in a way that makes other people feel comfortable）
【例】A warm smile appeared on Mother's face. 妈妈的脸上露出温暖的笑容。
wholehearted [ˌhəʊlˈhɑːtɪd]
【释】a. 全心全意的，热心的（completely and sincerely devoted, determined, or enthusiastic）
【例】Mary gave her wholehearted support to her husband. 玛丽全心全意地支持她丈夫。
wise [waɪz]
【释】a. 英明的，明智的（able to make good choices and decisions because one has a lot of experience）
【用】be wise after the event 事后聪明
【例】What a wise man we have for an Emperor! 我们的皇帝真是太英明了！
worship [ˈwɜːʃɪp]
【释】v. 崇拜，崇敬（to love and admire someone or something very much）
【例】Most people go to church and worship God every week. 大多数人每周都去教堂敬拜上帝。
admire [ədˈmaɪə(r)]
【释】v. 钦佩，赞赏（to have a feeling of great respect for someone or something）
【用】admire...for 因…而钦佩
【例】I admired the way Sally had coped with life. 我钦佩萨莉应对生活的方式。
all-out [ˌɔːlˈaʊt]
【释】a. 竭力的，全部的（made with maximum effort）
【例】The clerk was all-out for improving relations with his boss. 那名职员竭力改善与老板的关系。
amiable [ˈeɪmiəbl]
【释】a. 和蔼的，亲切的
amorous [ˈæmərəs]
【释】a. 多情的；热情的
big-hearted [ˌbɪɡ-ˈhɑːtɪd]
【释】a. 善良的；宽大的
bountiful [ˈbaʊntɪfl]
【释】a. 慷慨的（liberal in bestowing gifts or favours）
【例】The headmaster appreciated those bountiful donors. 校长感谢了那些慷慨的捐赠人。
bullish [ˈbʊlɪʃ]
【释】a. 乐观的（expecting a successful future）
【例】The team was in a bullish mood before the game started. 在比赛开始前，团队士气很高。
catchy [ˈkætʃi]
【释】a. 迷人的；容易记住的（attractive or appealing）
【例】The new television series got a catchy title. 新电视剧的名字十分好记。
courageous [kəˈreɪdʒəs]
【释】a. 有胆量的，有勇气的（very brave and determined）
【例】Tom fought a courageous campaign against his lung cancer. 汤姆勇敢地对抗肺癌。
engaging [ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ]
【释】a. 迷人的，有魅力的（attractive and pleasant in a way that makes people like you）
【例】Our maths teacher is an engaging person. 我们的数学老师是个很有魅力的人。
esteem [ɪˈstiːm]
【释】v. 尊重，尊敬（to admire and respect someone）
【例】I esteem the man for his honesty. 我因那个人的诚实而尊敬他。
expectant [ɪkˈspektənt]
【释】a. 期望的，怀有希望的（hoping for something, especially something good and exciting）
【例】The expectant fans waited for the movie star. 粉丝们满怀期待地等候电影明星。
genial [ˈdʒiːniəl]
【释】a. 亲切的，和蔼的
【例】The singer spotted the genial smile on the face of an audience. 歌手看到一名观众脸上带着亲切的微笑。
hearty [ˈhɑːti]
【释】a. 亲切友好的，热忱的，热烈的（enthusiastically or exuberantly cordial）
【例】There was a hearty applause as soon as he ended his address. 他的演讲结束后响起一阵热烈的掌声。
judicious [dʒuˈdɪʃəs]
【释】a. 明智的（showing intelligence and good judgment）
【例】Jon's choice was usually judicious. 乔恩的选择通常是明智的。
lavish [ˈlævɪʃ]
【释】a. 大方的，慷慨的（expending or bestowing profusely）
【用】be lavish in/of/with 对…大方或慷慨；lavish in doing 在做…方面慷慨
【例】The critics were lavish with their praise to this film. 这部电影大获影评家的好评。
magnanimous [mæɡˈnænɪməs]
【释】a. 宽宏大量的（willing to forgive people or willing to be kind and fair）
【例】The charity thanked the millionaire for his magnanimous donation. 慈善机构感谢百万富翁的慷慨捐助。
manful [ˈmænfəl]
【释】a. 大丈夫气概的，勇敢的（resolute or brave, especially in the face of adversity）
【例】He suffered from the illness but made a manful attempt to smile. 他忍受着疾病的折磨，但还是像个男子汉那样地微笑着。
neighbourly [ˈneɪbəli]
【释】a. 邻居似的，友好的
passionate [ˈpæʃənət]
【释】a. 充满激情的，强烈的
polished [ˈpɒlɪʃt]
【释】a. 雅致大方的（refined; cultured）
【用】polished manners 优雅的风度
【例】Tim was a gentleman with polished manners. 蒂姆是一位优雅大方的绅士。
refined [rɪˈfaɪnd]
【释】a. 有教养的，文雅的（polite, well educated and able to judge the quality of things; having the sort of manners that are considered typical of a high social class）
【例】Sophia was so refined that she always eats cakes with a fork. 索菲娅很有教养，她总是用叉子吃蛋糕。
revere [rɪˈvɪə(r)]
【释】v. 尊敬，尊崇（to have a lot of respect and admiration for someone or something）
【用】revere...for 因…而尊敬；revere...as 尊…为
【例】Today he's still revered as the father of the nation. 时至今日，他仍被尊为国父。
stout-hearted [ˌstaʊt-ˈhɑːtɪd]
【释】a. 刚毅的，勇敢的（courageous or determined）
【例】They need a stout-hearted guy to do this hard work. 他们需要一个勇敢的人做这份艰难的工作。
unsparing [ʌnˈspeərɪŋ]
【释】a. 大方的，慷慨的（not frugal）
【用】be unsparing in 在…上大方或慷慨
【例】The woman gives out food and clothes with an unsparing hand. 那位女士慷慨地捐赠食物和衣服。
animated [ˈænɪmeɪtɪd]
【释】a. 活跃的；活泼的（full of live or excitement; lively）
【例】I have never seen him so animated before. 我从没见他这么活跃过。
ardent [ˈɑːdnt]
【释】a. 热心的（feeling or showing a particular emotion very strongly, especially in support of someone or something）
【例】They are ardent supporters of the Democratic Party. 他们是民主党的热心支持者。
assiduous [əˈsɪdjuəs]
【释】a. 勤勉的（working very hard and taking great care that everything is done as well as it can be）
【用】be assiduous in 认真做
【例】The statistics were the result of five years’ assiduous research. 这些统计数据是五年呕心沥血的钻研成果。
astute [əˈstjuːt]
【释】a. 精明的（very clever and quick at seeing what to do in a particular situation, especially how to get an advantage）
【例】The boss's quite astute but I am trying to cheat him. 老板很精明，但我试图蒙蔽他。
beneficent [bɪˈnefɪsnt]
【释】a. 行善的；慷慨的
compassionate [kəmˈpæʃənət]
【释】a. 有同情心的（understanding and caring about someone who is in a bad situation）
【用】compassionate leave 人情假；私事假
【例】Bill is compassionate and he is willing to help those who are miserable. 比尔富有同情心，乐意帮助受苦的人。
dependable [dɪˈpendəbl]
【释】a. 可信赖的，可靠的（capable of being depended on）
【例】This system is secure, dependable and manageable. 这个系统安全、可靠且易于管理。
equable [ˈekwəbl]
【释】a. 性情温和的（not easily upset or annoyed, even-tempered）
【例】It's lucky that Cherry's mother-in-law is so equable. 彻丽的婆婆性情很温和，她真是太幸运了。
fervent [ˈfɜːvənt]
【释】a. 热心的，热烈的，强烈的（having or showing very strong and sincere feelings about something）
【例】We all have the fervent hope that matters will be settled promptly. 我们都热切希望事情能立即解决。
fraternal [frəˈtɜːnl]
【释】a. 兄弟的；友善的
gallant [ˈɡælənt]
【释】a. 英勇的（unflinching in battle or action）
【例】Chinese people put up a gallant resistance to the Japanese invaders. 中国人民英勇顽强地抵抗日本侵略者。
industrious [ɪnˈdʌstriəs]
【释】a. 勤奋的，勤勉的（always working very hard）
【例】A willing, industrious man always strives to succeed. 一个意志坚定、勤奋向上的人总会努力去获得成功。
ingenuous [ɪnˈdʒenjuəs]
【释】a. 单纯的（easy to believe everything that people tell them）
【例】Alice's joy expressed upon her ingenuous face. 艾丽斯的欣喜流露在她单纯的脸上。
pious [ˈpaɪəs]
【释】a. 虔诚的
placid [ˈplæsɪd]
【释】a. 温和的［(of a person or an animal) not easily excited or irritated］
【例】The stranger gave me a placid smile. 那个陌生人冲着我温和地笑了笑。
sagacious [səˈɡeɪʃəs]
【释】a. 聪明的（wise and able to make good practical decisions）
【例】I coincide in opinion against the old feudal system with the sagacious man. 我反对旧的封建制度的观点和那个聪明的男人一致。
sage [seɪdʒ]
【释】a. 贤明的；审慎的（wise and showing good judgment）
【例】The teacher gave me sage advice about my studying. 老师就我的学习提出了审慎的建议。
sanguine [ˈsæŋɡwɪn]
【释】a. 乐观的（confident and hopeful about what might happen）
【用】be sanguine about 对…乐观的，对…充满希望的
【例】Tom was less sanguine about the situation. 汤姆觉得情况不是很乐观。
trustworthy [ˈtrʌstwɜːði]
【释】a. 值得信赖的，可靠的（able to be trusted as being honest, safe, or reliable）
【例】I'm a trustworthy person that you can trust forever. 我是一个值得你信赖一生的人。
vivacious [vɪˈveɪʃəs]
【释】a. 活泼的，快活的（lively or high-spirited）
【例】He gave a vivacious laugh when he heard the joke. 听到这个笑话时，他快活地笑了。
People do not lack strength; they lack will.
人们不缺少力量；他们缺少的是意志。
——维克多·雨果（Victor Hugo）
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