How do you use "In high spirits" in a sentence?

The team was in high spirits after the victory. She arrived in high spirits, ready for the party. Despite the rain, everyone was in high spirits.

In high spirits

Q: What does "In high spirits" mean?

Very happy, cheerful, and energetic A state of elevated mood and enthusiasm. 'Spirits' here refers to one's emotional state or mood, and having them 'high' means feeling positive, energetic, and optimistic. Often used to describe groups as well as individuals.

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Significado: Very happy, cheerful, and energetic

非常开心、愉快、充满活力

Muy contento, alegre y lleno de energía

とても楽しく、明るく、元気いっぱい

매우 기분이 좋고 활기찬

A state of elevated mood and enthusiasm. 'Spirits' here refers to one's emotional state or mood, and having them 'high' means feeling positive, energetic, and optimistic. Often used to describe groups as well as individuals.

情绪高涨、热情洋溢的状态。这里的'spirits'指的是情绪状态或心情，'high'意味着感觉积极、充满活力、乐观。常用于描述群体和个人。

Un estado de ánimo elevado y entusiasmo. 'Spirits' aquí se refiere al estado emocional o ánimo, y tenerlo 'alto' significa sentirse positivo, enérgico y optimista. Se usa a menudo para describir tanto a grupos como a individuos.

気分が高揚し、意気揚々としている状態。ここでの「spirits」は感情の状態や気分を指し、それが「high」であるということは前向きで、元気で、楽観的であることを意味する。個人にもグループにも使われる。

기분이 들뜨고 열정적인 상태를 의미합니다. 여기서 'spirits'는 감정 상태나 기분을 뜻하며, 그것이 'high'하다는 것은 긍정적이고 활기차고 낙관적인 느낌을 의미합니다. 개인뿐 아니라 집단을 묘사할 때도 자주 사용됩니다.

Ejemplos

The team was in high spirits after the victory.
胜利之后团队精神振奋
el equipo estaba eufórico tras la victoria
勝利の後、チームは意気揚々だった
승리 후 팀은 의기양양했다.
She arrived in high spirits, ready for the party.
她兴高采烈地到了，准备好参加派对
llegó muy animada, lista para la fiesta
彼女は上機嫌でパーティーの準備万端で到着した
그녀는 들뜬 기분으로 파티 준비가 된 채 도착했다.
Despite the rain, everyone was in high spirits.
尽管下雨，每个人都兴致很高
a pesar de la lluvia, todos estaban muy animados
雨にもかかわらず、みんな上機嫌だった
비에도 불구하고 모두 기분이 좋았다.

Pronunciación

/ɪn haɪ ˈspɪrɪts/

Guía de uso

Contexto: happiness, celebration, optimism

Tono: positive, energetic

✓ Correcto

In high spirits
兴致很高
muy animado
上機嫌で
기분이 들떠서
Everyone was in high spirits
每个人都兴致勃勃
todos estaban de muy buen humor
みんな上機嫌だった
모두 기분이 좋았다

✗ Incorrecto

Slightly formal compared to just 'happy'
比单纯说'happy'略微正式
Ligeramente formal comparado con simplemente 'happy'
単に「happy」と言うよりやや形式的
단순히 '행복한'보다 약간 격식 있는 표현

Errores comunes

Confusing with alcoholic spirits

Origen e historia

The use of 'spirits' to mean mood or emotional state dates from the 14th century, based on the medieval belief that one's temperament was controlled by internal 'spirits' or humors. Being in 'high' spirits means these are elevated.

Etimología: From medieval concept of internal 'spirits' affecting mood

Primera vez registrado: 14th century for 'spirits' as mood

Contexto cultural

Era: Medieval onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Sports reporting; Social occasions

Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking world.

Variaciones

In high spiritsHigh spiritsIn great spirits

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