| 单词 | optimism |
| 释义 | optimism (ɒptɪmɪzəm ) uncountable noun Optimism is the feeling of being hopeful about the future or about the success of something in particular. The manager expressed optimism about adding to his squad before the transfer window closes. ...a mood of cautious optimism. Synonyms: hope, confidence, buoyancy, positive attitude Quotations: To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive, and the true success is to labourVirginibus Puerisque Every cloud has a silver lining Collocations: blind optimism There seems to be a blind optimism that it isn't really all over. Times, Sunday Times (2013) This blind optimism has been replaced by something far healthier this time. The Sun (2014) That belief is founded on quiet confidence rather than blind optimism. Times, Sunday Times (2013) In interviews, members have expressed cautious optimism about the economy. Times, Sunday Times (2009) There are also more tangible reasons for cautious optimism. Times, Sunday Times (2013) But business leaders said there was cause for cautious optimism. The Sun (2012) A positive result would be a good omen, suggesting a degree of optimism that the world's largest economy was firming. Times, Sunday Times The degree of optimism about property values fell to its lowest level since 2016. Times, Sunday Times Most deflectors, duplicators and dedicators retain a degree of optimism about human reasoning. The Times Literary Supplement All these things, and myriad more, contribute to the degree of optimism or pessimism that any individual feels. Times, Sunday Times And even that small mercy, under the circumstances, seems to merit a degree of optimism. Times, Sunday Times Business confidence slipped last month, with fewer bosses expressing optimism about the future. The Sun (2011) One day, in the long distant future, government spokesmen will be able to express cautious optimism about the economy. Times, Sunday Times (2011) This was the other side of the optimism expressed at the turn of the century about the future. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century (1994) A 'general feeling of optimism' was associated with a 75 per cent fall. The Sun It all seems like it's about to fall apart, but there's this feeling of optimism. Times, Sunday Times Let's invite them to form a central task force to deal with these problems and help to create a feeling of optimism about the future. The Sun The nuclear-powered version was dropped during this period, given the problems in that program's development, as well as a general feeling of optimism about the zip fuels. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Youth naturally bestows feelings of optimism and adventure so events which take place afterwards feel less vibrant. Times, Sunday Times The guarded optimism prompted by Britain's growth figures this week has been given a further boost by the world's biggest advertising company. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It ended with good intentions all round and guarded optimism and the usual call for more investment in research. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The general mood at the summit may have been one of guarded optimism. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It was misplaced optimism. Times, Sunday Times (2007) What if this is another dose of misplaced optimism? Times, Sunday Times (2010) His optimism was misplaced and the conflict continued for four years. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Politicians and business leaders were hopeful a solution to the latter is close, but optimism was tempered by concern at longer-term problems. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Our optimism is necessarily tempered by the serious challenges ahead. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It's optimism tempered by realism. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Most striking was the optimism surrounding the environment for start-ups. Times, Sunday Times There's a certain institutionalised poverty of optimism surrounding neurological damage, fuelled by the professional requirement not to raise false hope; not to mention by financial pressures. Times, Sunday Times First-time buyers continue to face a struggle to get on the property ladder, despite optimism surrounding figures that show mortgage lending was up 21 per cent last month. Times, Sunday Times There was optimism surrounding the duo's arrival and attendance figures improved in their six years heading the organization. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This film follows his relentless optimism in the runup to his 22nd birthday, as he unexpectedly falls in love. Times, Sunday Times In the end the show's relentless optimism and simple message - dancing makes you happy! Times, Sunday Times Relentless optimism was often misplaced. Times, Sunday Times And despite her rocky road, she has a renewed optimism for a bright future in music. The Sun The new year brings with it the opportunity to consider the world afresh, perhaps with renewed optimism. The Times Literary Supplement The renewed optimism among his hitherto surly backbenchers allowed the prime minister to postpone the slaps and prizes of a parliamentary reshuffle. Times, Sunday Times You feel you are heading into a time of renewed optimism, especially when it comes to your career and long-term plans. The Sun An improvement in these fundamentals, together with the renewed optimism of investors, should help to drive the long-term performance of the equity market. ST The same sense of optimism and foreboding existed at an international level too. Times,Sunday Times The imaginary desert island requires qualities that we've been putting into daily use: patience, resilience, resourcefulness, a sense of optimism. Times,Sunday Times The retailer added to the sense of optimism by announcing a 15 per cent increase in returns to shareholders. Times, Sunday Times This must be matched with a sense of optimism. Times, Sunday Times But two weeks ago my sense of optimism for the republic was rekindled. ST This week, a new spirit of optimism and progress in the equestrian ring. Times, Sunday Times So, in a spirit of optimism, the couple started work on digging the foundations - and literally hit trouble. Times, Sunday Times Seizing on a spirit of optimism, he called for the country to unite. The Sun There was a spirit of optimism so lacking these days. Times, Sunday Times There was a spirit of optimism about the new 'unfrozen moment'. Times, Sunday Times You are a fascinating mix of sunny optimism and lunar mystery, as a wave of fresh ideas makes your sign the one to watch. The Sun Few truths could be more unacceptable in an age of advertising, public relations and spin, an age of brilliant, sunny optimism. Times, Sunday Times She's so soft of heart, with the sunny optimism of youth. Times, Sunday Times The balance between sunny optimism and brooding undercurrents was askew. Times, Sunday Times It was on track to lose more than $1bn in 2000, just as the sunny optimism over the dotcom economy morphed into dark pessimism. Times, Sunday Times We will switch on in our millions, and as goal follows goal, we will veer from unbridled optimism to headlong despair. Times, Sunday Times Do not let the managers hear such unbridled optimism. Times, Sunday Times Nevertheless, much of the unbridled optimism of the first remained, with hopes stated that war would become obsolete and poverty would be eliminated. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The electoral debacle of 1895 marked an end to the unbridled optimism which had attended the party's foundation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Unrealistic optimism can be just as damaging as too little. Times, Sunday Times This deficiency tempts him into an arguably unrealistic optimism. The Times Literary Supplement There are three broad kinds: inflated assessment of one's own abilities, unrealistic optimism about the future and an illusion of control. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Unfortunately, at the time this film was programmed, unrealistic optimism about the potential audience for this type of film prevailed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His attempts to understand and explain himself, his youthful optimism and zest for life, are heart-rending. The Times Literary Supplement The ships are seen as national ambassadors, picturesquely friendly gestures of goodwill and youthful optimism. Times, Sunday Times Soon, though, it grows into a moving study of sour old age redeemed by youthful optimism and indefatigable goodness. Times, Sunday Times The youthful optimism of three friends curdles into adult avarice, bitterness and betrayal. Times, Sunday Times This compares to the youthful optimism of the poet who sets out oblivious to life's shadows and thinks brightness will last for ever. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 乐观 Japanese: 楽観主義 |
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