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单词 hopeful
释义

hopeful

UK /ˈhəʊpf(ə)l/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    believing that something will happen the way you want it to

    We resumed negotiations but we’re not very hopeful.

    hopeful that:

    In spite of our differences, we remain hopeful that a solution can be found.

    hopeful of:

    The board is quite hopeful of securing further investment.

    Synonyms and related words

    Feeling hopeful and optimistic
    1. 1a
      giving you reason to believe that something will happen the way you want it to

      We really wanted tickets for tomorrow night but it’s not looking very hopeful.

      His quick recovery from the treatment was a hopeful development.

      Synonyms and related words

      Making you feel happy or happier
  2. 2
    expressing the feeling that something you wish for will happen or be true

    She gave us a bright-eyed, hopeful look.

    Synonyms and related words

    Feeling hopeful and optimistic

derived word
hopefulness
Synonyms and related words

Feelings of hope

hopeful

US /ˈhoʊpfəl/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    believing that something will happen the way you want it to

    We resumed negotiations but we’re not very hopeful.

    hopeful that:

    In spite of our differences, we remain hopeful that a solution can be found.

    hopeful of:

    The board is quite hopeful of securing further investment.

    Synonyms and related words

    Feeling hopeful and optimistic
    1. 1a
      giving you reason to believe that something will happen the way you want it to

      We really wanted tickets for tomorrow night but it’s not looking very hopeful.

      His quick recovery from the treatment was a hopeful development.

      Synonyms and related words

      Making you feel happy or happier
  2. 2
    expressing the feeling that something you wish for will happen or be true

    She gave us a bright-eyed, hopeful look.

    Synonyms and related words

    Feeling hopeful and optimistic

derived word
hopefulness
Synonyms and related words

Feelings of hope

hopeful

UK /ˈhəʊpf(ə)l/

Word Forms

singularhopeful
pluralhopefuls

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    someone who wants to succeed or who seems likely to win

    the presidential hopeful

    Synonyms and related words

    Participants in games and competitions

hopeful

US /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Word Forms

singularhopeful
pluralhopefuls

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    someone who wants to succeed or who seems likely to win

    the presidential hopeful

    Synonyms and related words

    Participants in games and competitions
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