vibrant

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vi·brant /ˈvaɪbrənt/ adjective 1 ENERGETICfull of activity or energy in a way that is exciting and attractive 令人兴奋的；充满活力的，精力充沛的，活跃的 SYN lively Hong Kong is a vibrant, fascinating city. 香港是座富有活力的迷人城市。 She was sixteen, young and vibrant. 她16岁，年轻又充满活力。2 AVCCa vibrant colour is bright and strong 〔颜色〕明亮的，鲜艳的 a painting full of vibrant reds and blues 满是鲜亮的红色和蓝色的画作 —vibrancy noun [uncountable] —vibrantly adverb

Examples from the Corpus

vibrant• It is especially lively and vibrant.• Neutral colors in their cubicles would soothe them, while sharp, vibrant colors would energize them in the public areas.• In the forefront of this scene flutters the dress, incongruously vibrant despite its suggestion of loss.• Disputes are inevitable in a dynamic society with changing mores and a vibrant economy.• vibrant fall colors• However, Coleridge's poems are not all so vibrant or meditative.• the vibrant reds and oranges of the leaves in autumn• Even so, its vibrant rhythms and gorgeous costumes make it Mr Chen's most accessible film so far.• The streets of the capital are vibrant with color.Origin vibrant (1500-1600) Latin present participle of vibrare; → VIBRATE

vi·brant adjectiveChineseSyllable

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vibrant
vi‧brant /ˈvaɪbrənt/

adjective

Date: 1500-1600
Language: Latin
Origin: present participle of vibrare; ⇨ vibrate

1. full of activity or energy in a way that is exciting and attractive
SYN lively:

Hong Kong is a vibrant, fascinating city.

She was sixteen, young and vibrant.
2. a vibrant colour is bright and strong:

a painting full of vibrant reds and blues
—vibrancy noun [uncountable]
—vibrantly adverb

vi·brant

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/ˈvaɪbrənt/

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NAmE

/ˈvaɪbrənt/

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adjective

full of life and energy 充满生机的；生气勃勃的；精力充沛的

SYN

exciting

◆a vibrant city充满生机的城市

◆Thailand is at its most vibrant during the New Year celebrations. 在欢度新年期间，泰国举国欢腾。

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(of colours 颜色) very bright and strong 鲜艳的；醒目的

SYN

brilliant

◆The room was decorated in vibrant reds and yellows. 那房间是由鲜艳的红黄两色装饰的。

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<titled tranID="22" status="1">bright</titled>brilliant ◇ vivid ◇ vibrant

These words all describe things that are shining or full of light or colours that are strong and easy to see. 以上各词均形容事物明亮、光线充足、鲜艳夺目。

bright full of light; shining strongly; (of colours) strong and easy to see 指光线充足的、明亮的、色彩鲜明的：◆a bright yellow dress 鲜黄色的连衣裙
brilliant very bright 指明亮的、鲜艳的：◆The sky was a brilliant blue. 天空一片蔚蓝。
vivid (approving) (of colours) bright and strong 指（颜色）耀眼的、鲜艳的、醒目的：◆His eyes were a vivid green. 他的眼睛碧绿。
vibrant (approving) (of colours) bright and strong 指（颜色）耀眼的、鲜艳的、醒目的：◆The room was decorated in vibrant blues and greens. 那房间以鲜艳的蓝绿两色装饰。

vivid or vibrant? 用 vivid 还是 vibrant？

These two words are very similar, but vivid emphasizes how bright a colour is, while vibrant suggests a more lively and exciting colour or combination of colours. 这两个词非常相似，但 vivid 强调颜色鲜艳明亮，而 vibrant 则指色彩或颜色组合活泼而富生气。