单词 | optimism |
释义 | Word Frequency optimism(ˈɒptɪˌmɪzəm) noun Compare pessimism 1. the tendency to expect the best and see the best in all things 2. hopefulness; confidence 3. the doctrine of the ultimate triumph of good over evil 4. the philosophical doctrine that this is the best of all possible worlds Derived forms optimist (ˈoptimist) noun optimistic (ˌoptiˈmistic) or optimistical (ˌoptiˈmistical) adjective optimistically (ˌoptiˈmistically) adverb Word origin C18: from French optimisme, from Latin optimus best, superlative of bonus good |
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