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spunky

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++spunk·y /ˈspʌŋki/ adjective informal  having a lot of courage, energy, or determination 勇敢坚定的;干劲十足的 a spunky performance 充满活力的表演 a spunky heroine 勇敢坚定的女主人公
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spunkyTonight they were spunky but never sexy.While Almond aims for tacky, spunky cabaret rock, he's about as subversive as Come Dancing.She was spunky, dazzlingly defiant, and, I was sure, beautiful.Her spunky friend, played by Anne Heche, fares worse.Books that feature animals, humor and spunky kids never go out of style.He was out to reveal a spunky, sparky, spontaneous self which had in fact never existed.Every table is treated to a basket of warm pita bread accompanied by a spunky tomatillo salsa.
spunk·y adjectiveChineseSyllable
having determination of a lot courage, or Corpus energy,


spunky
spunky /ˈspʌŋki/ adjective informal
having a lot of courage, energy, or determination:
    a spunky performance
    a spunky heroine


spunkyBrE /ˈspʌŋki/ 🔊NAmE /ˈspʌŋki/ 🔊 adjective (informal) brave and determined; full of enthusiasm 勇敢坚定的;劲头十足的She is bright, tough and spunky. 她聪明、顽强而且干劲十足。🔊🔊(AustralE, informal) sexually attractive 性感的a top babe with a spunky boyfriend有个性感男友的绝色女子