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spirited
/ˈspɪɹɪtɪd/
When used as an adjective, this word carries a positive, vibrant charge. It describes a kind of energy that is not just loud or chaotic, but purposeful and resilient. It suggests a spark of inner fire that drives a person to keep fighting or performing even when the odds are against them. As a verb, the word shifts toward a sense of magic or invisibility. It implies a disappearance so swift and stealthy that it seems as if the person was carried away by a ghost or a spirit, emphasizing the secrecy and speed of the extraction.
意味
Full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination.
"The team gave a spirited performance despite being the underdogs."
Courageous or plucky; showing a strong will to resist or compete.
"She offered a spirited defense of her thesis during the examination."
To carry someone or something away quickly and secretly, often in an illegal or clandestine manner.
"The spies spirited the defector across the border under cover of darkness."