energetic

Definitions

en- (within) + erg (work) + -etic (adjective, from Greek -etikos) = 'full of inner work.' Someone energetic is brimming with the work-force that energy names — visibly active, lively, hard to slow down.

Common Collocations

• 1.energetic young man精力充沛的年轻人
• 2.highly energetic极有活力
• 3.energetic performance充满活力的表演
• 4.remain energetic保持活力

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Despite his age, he stays remarkably energetic and walks miles every day.

• 2.

  The new manager is energetic and full of fresh ideas.

• 3.

  Puppies are so energetic that they tire everyone else out.

Easily Confused

energetic vs dynamic — energetic is about personal vigor and activity (an energetic child). dynamic is about driving change and force of personality (a dynamic leader). An energetic person is busy and lively; a dynamic person makes things move.