lively

lively
(livelier, liveliest)
  1. full of life and energy; active and outgoing
    充满活力，活泼外向的
    she joined a lively team of reporters.
    她加入了一支充满活力的记者队伍。
    ■(of a place or atmosphere) full of activity and excitement
    （地方，气氛）欢快的，快活的
    Barcelona's many lively bars.
    巴塞罗那许多热闹的酒吧。
    ■intellectually stimulating or perceptive
    热烈的，启迪性的
    a lively discussion.
    热烈的讨论。
    her lively mind.
    她发人深省的思想。
    ■(ironic, chiefly Brit.)difficult; challenging
    (讽，主英)困难重重的，有挑战性的
    a lively homeward passage dodging aircraft and E-boats.
    归乡的路要躲避飞机和鱼雷快艇，困难重重。
    ■(of a boat) rising lightly to the waves
    （船）乘风而行的
常用词组
look lively
  1. [usu. in imperative](informal)move more quickly and energetically
    (非正式)动作快点儿，精神点儿
    ‘Look lively, lads, keep in step,’ Charlie shouted.
    “伙计们，精神点儿，跟上，”查理喊道。
派生
livelily
adverb
liveliness
noun
语源
  1. Old English līflic 'living, animate' (see life, -ly)
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