excitement
/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #2778 in the learning path
兴奋；激动
Definitions
n. a feeling of great enthusiasm and eager anticipation
兴奋；激动
n. something that creates strong interest or enthusiasm
令人兴奋的事；刺激
Example
The children jumped with excitement when the puppies arrived.
小狗到来时，孩子们兴奋得跳了起来。
Although international sporting events generate excitement, host cities must carefully assess their long-term financial costs.
虽然国际体育赛事令人振奋，但主办城市必须仔细评估其长期财务成本。
Collocations
- with excitement
- a sense of excitement
- generate excitement
- contain your excitement
Word family
- excite (v.)
- excited (adj.)
- exciting (adj.)
- excitedly (adv.)
Synonyms
- thrill
- enthusiasm
Antonyms
- boredom
Usage tip
表示兴奋情绪通常不可数：with excitement。
FAQ
- What does excitement mean?
- a feeling of great enthusiasm and eager anticipation something that creates strong interest or enthusiasm
- How is excitement pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/, US /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
