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B1 · Feelings & personality (2)

B1 · 情感與個性 (2)

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excitement(noun)
/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
興奮, 激動
the state of feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement.
那隻狗興奮地跳來跳去，還搖著尾巴。
to feel a surge/thrill/shiver of excitement
同義詞enthusiasmthrilleagernessanimationfervor
反義詞apathyboredomindifferencecalmnesscomposure
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encourage(verb)
/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
鼓勵, 激勵
to give somebody support, courage or hope
My mom always encourages me whenever I meet difficulties.
每當我遇到困難時，媽媽總是鼓勵我。
My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career.
同義詞motivateinspiresupportcheerurgehearten
反義詞discouragedeterdissuadehinderdepress
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gentle(adjective)
/ˈdʒentl/
溫和的, 溫柔的
calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way
He's very gentle with his kids.
他對孩子們非常溫柔。
He looks scary but he's really a gentle giant.
同義詞kindtendermildsoftdocileamiable
反義詞harshroughviolentseverecruel
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keen(adjective)
/kiːn/
熱衷的, 渴望的
wanting to do something or wanting something to happen very much
He was very keen and enthusiastic about learning.
他對學習非常熱衷、充滿幹勁。
John was very keen to help.
同義詞eagerenthusiasticavidinterestedsharpintense
反義詞apatheticindifferentuninteresteddullblunt
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embarrassing(adjective)
/ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
令人尷尬的, 令人難堪的
making you feel shy, uncomfortable or ashamed
One of my most embarrassing experiences was to forget my daughter's name at her wedding.
我最尷尬的經驗之一，就是在女兒的婚禮上忘了她的名字。
It was so embarrassing having to sing in public.
同義詞awkwardhumiliatingmortifyingshamefuldisconcerting
反義詞dignifiedproudpleasantcomfortinghonorable
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emotion(noun)
/ɪˈməʊʃn/
情感，情緒
a strong feeling such as love, fear or anger; the part of a person’s character that consists of feelings
Like a lot of men, he finds it hard to express his emotions.
和許多男人一樣，他覺得很難表達自己的情感。
She showed no emotion at the verdict.
同義詞feelingsentimentaffectpassionmoodresponse
反義詞apathyindifferencestoicismunemotionality
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glad(adjective)
/ɡlæd/
高興的, 開心的
pleased; happy
She was glad when the meeting was over.
會議結束時她很高興。
He was glad he'd come.
同義詞happypleaseddelightedcheerfuljoyfulcontentelated
反義詞sadunhappydispleasedsorrowfulmiserable
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guilty(adjective)
/ˈɡɪlti/
內疚的, 有罪惡感的
feeling ashamed because you have done something that you know is wrong or have not done something that you should have done
I had a guilty conscience and could not sleep.
我感到良心不安，無法入睡。
John had a guilty look on his face.
同義詞culpableblameworthyresponsibleat faultcondemnableremorsefulashamed
反義詞innocentblamelessnot guiltyrighteousunblemished
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frightened(adjective)
/ˈfraɪtnd/
害怕的, 受驚的
afraid; feeling fear
a frightened child
一個受驚的孩子
I'm frightened for him (= that he will be hurt, etc.).
同義詞scaredafraidterrifiedalarmedapprehensive
反義詞fearlessbravecourageouscalmunafraid
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grateful(adjective)
/ˈɡreɪtfl/
感激的, 感謝的
feeling or showing thanks because somebody has done something kind for you or has done as you asked
Grateful thanks are due to the following people for their help…
謹向以下協助過我們的人士致上誠摯的謝意……
I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help.
同義詞thankfulappreciativeobligedindebtedpleased
反義詞ungratefulunappreciativethanklessdiscontented
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disappointing(adjective)
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
令人失望的
not as good, successful, etc. as you had hoped; making you feel disappointed
The team has had a disappointing start to the season.
這支球隊本季開季表現令人失望。
The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved.
同義詞unsatisfactoryunderwhelmingfrustratingdiscouraginginadequatepoorlamentabledepressing
反義詞satisfyingpleasinggratifyingencouragingdelightfulwonderfulpromising
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generous(adjective)
/ˈdʒenərəs/
慷慨的, 大方的
giving or willing to give freely; given freely
It’s very generous of him to pay all the bill.
他付了全部的帳單，真是太慷慨了。
The car has a generous amount of space.
同義詞charitablebenevolentkindmagnanimousliberalgivingunselfish
反義詞stingymeanselfishungenerousmiserlytightfisted
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honest(adjective)
/ˈɑːnɪst/
誠實的, 正直的
always telling the truth, and never stealing or cheating
an honest man/woman
一個誠實的男人／女人
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport.
同義詞truthfulsinceretrustworthyuprightvirtuoushonorablereputablefair
反義詞dishonestdeceitfuluntruthfulinsincerecorruptimmoralfraudulent
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embarrassed(adjective)
/ɪmˈbærəst/
尷尬的, 難為情的
shy, uncomfortable or ashamed, especially in a social situation
I've never felt so embarrassed in my life!
我這輩子從來沒這麼尷尬過！
Some women are too embarrassed to consult their doctor about the problem.
同義詞ashamedmortifiedhumiliateddisconcertedchagrined
反義詞proudconfidentunembarrassedcomposed
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frighten(verb)
/ˈfraɪtn/
嚇, 使害怕
to make somebody suddenly feel afraid
Sorry, I didn't mean to frighten you.
抱歉,我不是故意要嚇你的。
She's not easily frightened.
同義詞scareintimidateterrifystartlealarmdaunt
反義詞calmsoothecomfortreassure
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dislike(verb)
/dɪsˈlaɪk/
不喜歡, 討厭
to not like somebody/something
Much as she disliked going to funerals (= although she did not like it at all), she knew she had to be there.
儘管她非常不喜歡參加喪禮，她還是知道自己必須到場。
He disliked her staying away from home.
同義詞hatedetestabhorloatheaversiondispleasure
反義詞likeloveenjoyaffectionfondness
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frightening(adjective)
/ˈfraɪtnɪŋ/
嚇人的, 可怕的
making you feel afraid
a frightening experience/prospect/thought
可怕的經歷/前景/想法
It's frightening to think it could happen again.
同義詞alarmingterrifyingscarydauntingintimidatinghorrifying
反義詞reassuringcomfortingcalmingsoothingpleasant
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horror(noun)
/ˈhɔːrər/
恐懼，驚駭
a feeling of great shock or fear
The thought of being left alone filled her with horror.
一想到會被獨自留下，她就滿心恐懼。
Her eyes were wide with horror.
同義詞terrordreadfearalarmfrightpanicawe
反義詞delightjoypleasurehappinesscomfort
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happiness(noun)
/ˈhæpinəs/
幸福, 快樂
the state of feeling or showing pleasure
Happiness is a state of well-being.
幸福是一種身心安適的狀態。
同義詞joycontentmentblissdelight
反義詞sadnessmiserysorrowunhappiness