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high-spirited

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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ˌhigh-ˈspirited adjective  1. ENERGETICsomeone who is high-spirited has a lot of energy and enjoys fun and adventure 〔人〕生气勃勃的,活泼的,爱冒险的2. DSHHBAa high-spirited horse is nervous and hard to control 〔马〕烈性的,难驾驭的
Examples from the Corpus
high-spiritedThe naturally high-spirited and friendly child was becoming nervous and irritable.Surely love had to be something more generous than this high-spirited egotism-à-deux?Known for its high-spirited festivals and the local weaving trade, this lively resort has many restaurants and street stalls.This was followed by a high-spirited flight to Florida.At midnight, too, some high-spirited folk take part in all sorts of capers.Modigliani appreciated Kisling for what he was, a sweet-natured, high-spirited, sensual young man.A discordant and high-spirited version of an old tune rang out into the evening air.Sophie's a high-spirited young girl.
ˌhigh-ˈspirited adjectiveChineseSyllable
high-spirited Corpus is of lot has energy who a someone


high-spirited
ˌhigh-ˈspirited adjective
1. someone who is high-spirited has a lot of energy and enjoys fun and adventure
2. a high-spirited horse is nervous and hard to control


high-spirit·edBrE /ˌhaɪ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/ 🔊NAmE /ˌhaɪ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/ 🔊 adjective(of people ) very lively and active 兴致勃勃的;兴高采烈的a high-spirited child兴高采烈的孩子high-spirited behaviour朝气蓬勃(of animals, especially horses 动物,尤指马) lively and difficult to control 烈性的;欢蹦乱跳的 OPP placid   see also spirit