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exhilarate

🇬🇧 UK/igˈziləreit/🇺🇸 US/ig'zilәreit/
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Definitions

v.

To make someone feel very happy, excited, or full of energy; to thrill

使兴奋,使振奋,使欢欣鼓舞

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
exout of, former
+
hilarcheerful, merry, joyful
+
ateto make, having
=exhilarate

Common Collocations

  • 1.feel exhilarated感到振奋
  • 2.exhilarating experience令人兴奋的经历

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The spectacular sunset exhilarated the tourists and filled them with wonder.

  • 2.

    She felt completely exhilarated after the thrilling roller coaster ride.

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