excitement
UK/ik'saitmәnt/US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
兴奋，激动
n.
Something that arouses such a feeling; a thrilling event
令人兴奋的事物；刺激的活动
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedexciteout of, former
+
-mentmove, rouse, excite
=excitement
excite (rouse feeling out) + -ment (noun of state/result) = the state of being excited. The noun form of the feeling excite produces.
Common Collocations
- 1.great excitement极大的兴奋
- 2.contain one's excitement抑制兴奋
- 3.a sense of excitement一种兴奋感
- 4.with excitement兴奋地
Example Sentences
- 1.
The children could hardly contain their excitement before the trip.
- 2.
There was great excitement when the results were announced.
- 3.
The festival offers plenty of excitement for the whole family.