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lively

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  • Conjugation : more  livelier ; most  liveliest
  • Derivatives : n  liveliness
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

lively ['laɪvlɪ]
  1. 1. adjective [+person] 活泼的
  2. 2. adjective [+place, event, discussion] 活跃的
    to take a lively interest in sth
    对某物有浓厚的兴趣

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

lively [ 'laɪvlɪ] [ 'laɪvlɪ]
  1. 1. adjective 充满生气的；积极的；活泼的
    She is a very lively girl, always talking and smiling.
    她是个很活跃的女孩子，总是说说笑笑的。
  2. 2. adjective 热烈的；强烈的
    a lively debate
    热烈的争论
    The party was very lively, and everybody had a great time.
    聚会很热闹，每个人都过得很愉快。
  3. 3. adjective 快活的；振奋的；提神的
  4. 4. adjective （舞蹈）轻快的
  5. 5. adjective 爽快的；清新的
    a lively breeze
    一阵爽快的微风
  6. 6. adjective 栩栩如生的；鲜明的
    lively colors
    鲜明的色彩
  7. 7. adjective [American English] 弹力好的
    a lively ball
    弹力好的球
  8. 8. adverb 快活地；活泼地

Collins English-English Dictionary

lively ['laɪvlɪ]
  1. 1. adj full of life or vigour
  2. 2. adj vivacious or animated, esp when in company
  3. 3. adj busy; eventful
  4. 4. adj characterized by mental or emotional intensity; vivid
  5. 5. adj having a striking effect on the mind or senses
  6. 6. adj refreshing
    a lively breeze
  7. 7. adj springy or bouncy or encouraging springiness
    a lively ball
  8. 8. adj (of a boat or ship) readily responsive to the helm
  9. 9. adv in a brisk manner
    step lively
See more results for lively in the Chinese-English Dictionary

Examples

a lively debate
热烈的争论 → lively
a lively breeze
一阵爽快的微风 → lively
lively colors
鲜明的色彩 → lively
a lively ball
弹力好的球 → lively
She is a very lively girl, always talking and smiling.
她是个很活跃的女孩子，总是说说笑笑的。 → lively
The party was very lively, and everybody had a great time.
聚会很热闹，每个人都过得很愉快。 → lively
She seemed a lively sort to me.
在我眼里她是个很活泼的女孩。 → sort
There has been a lively interest in the elections.
大家对选举兴致颇高。 → interest
to take a lively interest in sth
对某物有浓厚的兴趣 → lively
it promises to be lively
这看来很来劲 → promise
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