In high spirits
의미: 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.
예문
- 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.
발음
/ɪn haɪ ˈspɪrɪts/
사용 가이드
맥락: happiness, celebration, optimism
어조: positive, energetic
✓ 올바른 표현
- 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
✗ 잘못된 표현
- 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
흔한 실수
- Confusing with alcoholic spirits
기원과 역사
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.
어원: From medieval concept of internal 'spirits' affecting mood
최초 기록: 14th century for 'spirits' as mood
문화적 배경
Era: Medieval onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Sports reporting; Social occasions
Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking world.
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