quixotic
意味: Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical, especially in the pursuit of noble but impossible goals.
Quixotic describes grand, idealistic ventures that are admirable in spirit but hopelessly impractical. It can be used affectionately (acknowledging noble intentions) or dismissively (pointing out futility). The word captures a specific blend of admiration and gentle mockery. It collocates with 'quest,' 'ambition,' 'venture,' 'dream,' 'pursuit,' and 'idealism.'
例文
- His quixotic attempt to reform the entire planning system single-handedly was doomed from the start. 他一个人试图改革整个城市规划体系的堂吉诃德式尝试,从一开始就注定失败。Su quijotesco intento de reformar en solitario todo el sistema de planificación urbanística estaba condenado de antemano.都市計画制度全体を一人で改革しようとする彼のドン・キホーテ的な試みは、最初から運命づけられていました。도시계획 제도 전체를 혼자서 개혁하려는 그의 돈키호테적 시도는 처음부터 실패가 예정되어 있었다.
- The project was dismissed by critics as a quixotic venture with no realistic chance of success. 批评者们将该项目斥为一场毫无现实成功可能的堂吉诃德式冒险。Los críticos desestimaron el proyecto como una empresa quijotesca sin posibilidades reales de éxito.その計画は、現実的な成功の見込みがない空想的な事業だと批評家たちに退けられました。그 프로젝트는 현실적인 성공 가능성이 없는 돈키호테적 사업이라며 비평가들에게 일축되었다.
- There was something admirably quixotic about her determination to save every stray cat in the neighbourhood. 她决心拯救邻里每一只流浪猫的做法有一种令人钦佩的堂吉诃德式精神。Había algo admirablemente quijotesco en su empeño por salvar a todos los gatos callejeros del barrio.近所の野良猫を全て救おうとする彼女の決意には、何か感嘆すべきドン・キホーテ的なものがありました。동네의 길고양이를 모두 구하겠다는 그녀의 결심에는 감탄할 만한 돈키호테적인 면이 있었다.
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場面: academic, media, general
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Don Quixote, the idealistic, deluded knight-errant in Miguel de Cervantes' 1605 novel of the same name, who famously tilted at windmills believing them to be giants. The adjective entered English in the early 18th century.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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