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hope·fulBrE /ˈhəʊpfl/NAmE /ˈhoʊpfl/ adjective [not usually before noun] (of a person 人) believing that sth you want will happen 抱有希望；满怀希望 SYN optimistic ◆~ (that…) I feel hopeful that we'll find a suitable house very soon. 我对很快找到合适的房子抱有希望。◆~ (about sth) He is not very hopeful about the outcome of the interview. 他对面试的结果不抱很大希望。◆~ (of doing sth)(BrE) She is hopeful of returning to work soon. 她希望很快回去工作。 OPP pessimistic [only before noun] (of a person's behaviour 人的行为) showing hope 表现出希望的◆a hopeful smile 充满希望的微笑(of a thing 事物) making you believe that sth you want will happen; bringing hope 给人以希望的 SYN promising ◆The latest trade figures are a hopeful sign. 最新贸易数字令人鼓舞。◆The future did not seem very hopeful. 前景似乎不太乐观。▸ hope·ful·ness BrE /ˈhəʊpflnəs/NAmE /ˈhoʊpflnəs/ noun [U] hope·fulBrE /ˈhəʊpfl/NAmE /ˈhoʊpfl/ nouna person who wants to succeed at sth 希望成功的人；雄心勃勃的人◆50 young hopefuls are trying for a place in the England team.50 名雄心勃勃的年轻人亟欲跻身英格兰队。 |