optimism
/ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ · /ˈɑːptɪmɪzəm/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #3311 in the learning path
乐观；乐观态度
Definitions
n. The belief that good things will happen.
乐观；乐观态度
Example
Her optimism helped us stay cheerful during the storm.
暴风雨期间，她的乐观让我们保持了好心情。
Despite economic uncertainty, many graduates express optimism about their chances of finding meaningful employment.
尽管经济形势不明朗，许多毕业生仍对找到有意义的工作持乐观态度。
Collocations
- cautious optimism
- optimism about the future
- grounds for optimism
Word family
- optimist (n.)
- optimistic (adj.)
- optimistically (adv.)
Synonyms
- hopefulness
Antonyms
- pessimism
Usage tip
不可数名词；对某事乐观常用optimism about。
FAQ
- What does optimism mean?
- The belief that good things will happen.
- How is optimism pronounced?
- UK /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/, US /ˈɑːptɪmɪzəm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
