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spirit

/ˈspɪɹɪt/ /ˈspiɹɪt/

Meanings
noun

灵魂，精神。

The soul of a person or other creature. What moves through experience into self-definition as souls purpose.

Examples :

"The young artist's spirit was full of creative energy, driving her to pursue her passion in art school. "
这位年轻艺术家的灵魂充满了创作能量，驱动着她去艺术学校追逐自己的热情。
soul philosophy mind religion theology being character essential

Related Words

Illustration dissensions

dissensions noun

/dɪˈsɛnʃənz/ /dɪˈsɛnʃnz/

不和，异议。

"The team meeting was disrupted by loud dissensions regarding the new project proposal. "

团队会议因为对新项目提案的激烈异议和争吵而中断了。

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personality noun

/-i/ /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/

个性, 人格.

"The president has a unique personality."

这位总统有着独特的个性。

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schismatic noun

/skɪzˈmætɪk/

分裂分子，宗派分子

"After years of disagreements over leadership, the church considered him a schismatic when he formed his own rival congregation. "

由于多年来在领导权问题上的分歧，当他组建了自己的敌对教会后，教会认为他是分裂分子。

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enthusiasm noun

/-θuː-/

热情，狂热，神迷

"The student's enthusiasm for history was a form of divine inspiration, making him memorize facts effortlessly. "

这个学生对历史的热情近乎神迷，仿佛受到了神明的启示，让他毫不费力地记住了各种史实。

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definition noun

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

定义, 释义

"The dictionary's definition of "optimistic" explains its meaning as a positive outlook. "

字典里对“乐观”的定义解释了它的意思，即积极的态度。

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disposition noun

/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/

部署，安排，配置

"The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops."

侦察兵报告了敌军的部署情况。

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exclusively adverb

/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

仅仅，唯一地，专门地

"The restaurant serves coffee exclusively. "

这家餐厅只卖咖啡。

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supernatural noun

/ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛtʃɹɯ(l)/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnatʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈnætʃɚəl/

神，神灵，超自然生物

"My grandmother believed in the supernatural; she claimed she saw a ghost in her kitchen. "

我奶奶相信有神灵存在，她说她曾在厨房里见过鬼。

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experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

经验, 阅历

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

那是一段他永远难忘的经历。

Illustration quicksilver

quicksilver noun

/ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvɚ/

水银，汞

"The old thermometer contained quicksilver, which is another name for mercury. "

老式温度计里含有水银，quicksilver 其实就是水银的另一种叫法。

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intellectual noun

/ˌɪntəˈlɛk(t)ʃʊəl/

知识分子，学者

"The intellectual presented a compelling argument for a new school policy. "

这位知识分子为一项新的学校政策提出了令人信服的论点。

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characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

特点，特征。

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "

金毛寻回犬的主要特点之一就是它友好的性格。