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spiritless

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++spir·it·less /ˈspɪrətləs/ adjective  1. DETERMINED#having no energy or determination 没精打采的,无朝气的;没有决心的2. SAD/UNHAPPYnot cheerful 情绪低落的,垂头丧气的
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spiritlessAt this murky hour the luxurious hotel had a seedy, spiritless air, matching our mood.spiritless celebrationsLilian Arkwright grew up into a pallid, spiritless child; there was nothing notable about her except her curious teeth.Ruth and I played a spiritless game of Scrabble.
spir·it·less adjectiveChineseSyllable
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spiritless
spiritless /ˈspɪrətləs, ˈspɪrɪtləs/ adjective
1. having no energy or determination
2. not cheerful


spir·it·lessBrE /ˈspɪrɪtləs/ 🔊NAmE /ˈspɪrɪtləs/ 🔊 adjective (formal) without energy, enthusiasm or determination 没有生气的;无精打采的;淡漠的;沉闷的