lively
/ˈlaɪvlɪ/adjective
1livelier, liveliest
- full of life and energy; active and outgoing充满活力的; 活泼外向的：
she joined a lively team of reporters.
她加入了一支充满活力的记者队伍。
1.1
- (of a place or atmosphere) full of activity and excitement（地方, 气氛）生机勃勃：
Barcelona's many lively bars.
巴塞罗那许多热闹的酒吧。
1.2
- intellectually stimulating or perceptive令人振奋的, 思想活跃的, 敏锐的：
a lively discussion
令人振奋的讨论
her lively mind.
她活跃的思想。
1.3
- ironic, chiefly Brit.difficult; challenging〈讽, 主英〉困难重重的, 有挑战性的：
a lively homeward passage dodging aircraft and E-boats.
躲开了飞机又要躲鱼雷快艇, 这返航的路上真是够难的了。
1.4
- (of a boat) rising lightly to the waves（船）乘风而行的。
短语
look lively
- usu. in imperative informal move more quickly and energetically〈非正式〉动作快点儿, 精神点儿：
'Look lively, lads, keep in step,' Charlie shouted.
“伙计们, 精神点儿, 跟上,"查理喊道。
派生词
livelily
adverbliveliness
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