
spirit
/ˈspɪrɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #4814 in the learning path
精神;意志;气概
Definitions
n. Inner strength, courage, or enthusiasm
精神;意志;气概
n. A person's soul or a being without a physical body
灵魂;幽灵
n. A strong alcoholic drink made by distillation
烈酒
Example
Even after losing, our team showed great spirit.
即使输了比赛,我们队仍展现出昂扬的斗志。
Community projects can strengthen a spirit of cooperation and encourage residents to take pride in their neighbourhoods.
社区项目能够增强合作精神,并鼓励居民为自己的社区感到自豪。
Collocations
- team spirit
- fighting spirit
- in good spirits
- a spirit of cooperation
Word family
- spiritual (adj.)
- spiritually (adv.)
- spirited (adj.)
Usage tip
表示“情绪”或泛指“烈酒”时,常用复数spirits。
FAQ
- What does spirit mean?
- Inner strength, courage, or enthusiasm A person's soul or a being without a physical body A strong alcoholic drink made by distillation
- How is spirit pronounced?
- UK /ˈspɪrɪt/, US /ˈspɪrɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.