hearty /ˈhɑɚti/ adjective heartier; heartiest
heartier; heartiest
Learner's definition of HEARTY
[also more hearty; most hearty]
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: done or expressed in a very open, cheerful, and energetic way热情的；热诚的 -
He gave us all a hearty welcome/greeting.他热情地欢迎我们。
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Our plan won their hearty [=wholehearted] approval.我们的计划得到了他们的全力支持。
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a hearty laugh/handshake热情的大笑/握手
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: strong, healthy, and active精力充沛的 -
hearty young men and women精力充沛的年轻男女
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His grandmother remains hale and hearty in her old age.他的祖母在年老时身体依然很硬朗。
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All of the children have hearty appetites. = All of the children are hearty eaters. [=all of the children eat large amounts of food]这群小孩子胃口都很好。
3
: large enough to satisfy hunger丰盛的 -
a hearty meal丰盛的一餐
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hearty soups丰盛的汤
— heartiness
noun [noncount]