effervescence
Meaning: Vivacious and enthusiastic liveliness; a sparkling, bubbly quality of personality or atmosphere.
Effervescence draws its metaphorical power from the image of a fizzing liquid releasing tiny bubbles, suggesting a light, sparkling, and delightful energy. It is typically used to describe personalities, performances, and social occasions. Compared to ebullience, effervescence is lighter and more delicate — champagne rather than a rolling boil. Common collocations include 'natural effervescence,' 'youthful effervescence,' and 'characteristic effervescence.'
Examples
- Her effervescence was the defining quality of the ensemble, lifting every scene in which she appeared. 她的活泼是剧团的标志性品质,为她出演的每个场景增添了光彩。Su efervescencia era la cualidad definitoria del conjunto, elevando cada escena en la que aparecía.彼女の溌剌さはアンサンブルの際立った魅力であり、出演するすべての場面を引き立てた。그녀의 경쾌한 활기는 앙상블의 가장 돋보이는 매력이었고, 그녀가 출연하는 모든 장면을 빛나게 했다.
- The effervescence of the opening-night party gradually gave way to the sober business of the festival proper. 首演之夜派对上轻快热闹的氛围逐渐让位于艺术节正式事务的严肃。La efervescencia de la fiesta de estreno fue dando paso paulatinamente a los asuntos más serios del festival.初日パーティーの弾けるような賑わいは、次第にフェスティバル本番の真剣な雰囲気へと移り変わった。개막 파티의 톡톡 튀는 흥겨움은 점차 축제 본무대의 진지한 분위기로 바뀌어 갔다.
- He brought an effervescence to the broadcast that transformed a staid news programme into compulsive viewing. 他为播报带来了一种轻快的活力,将一档沉闷的新闻节目变成了必看的节目。Aportó al programa una efervescencia que transformó un noticiero rígido en un espacio de visionado irresistible.彼は放送にきらめく活気をもたらし、堅苦しいニュース番組を見逃せないものに変えた。그는 방송에 반짝이는 활기를 불어넣어, 딱딱한 뉴스 프로그램을 눈을 뗄 수 없는 것으로 바꿔놓았다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: literary, journalism
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'effervescere' meaning to boil up or foam, from 'ex-' (out) and 'fervescere' (to begin to boil), from 'fervere' (to boil). It entered English in the 17th century, with its figurative sense of lively enthusiasm developing in the 18th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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