energetic
UK/.enә'dʒetik/US
IELTSTOEFL高考六级考研A2
释义
adj.
Showing or involving great activity, vigour, and enthusiasm
精力充沛的,充满活力的
词根拆分
词根派生en-(在内)+ erg(功)+ -etic(形容词后缀,来自希腊语 -etikos)=「满是内在之功的」。energetic 的人浑身是 energy 所指的那股「功力」——看得见的活跃、生气勃勃、难以慢下来。
词根 erg 还连着 6 个词常用搭配
- 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
例句
- 1.
Despite his age, he stays remarkably energetic and walks miles every day.
尽管上了年纪,他依然精力惊人,每天走好几英里。
- 2.
The new manager is energetic and full of fresh ideas.
新经理精力充沛,满脑子新点子。
- 3.
Puppies are so energetic that they tire everyone else out.
小狗活力旺盛,把其他人都累坏了。
易混词辨析
energetic 和 dynamic —— energetic 指个人的活力与好动(an energetic child)。dynamic 指推动变化、有魄力的人格(a dynamic leader)。energetic 的人忙碌而活泼;dynamic 的人能让事情动起来。