Day 149
elate [0}let] v. 使歡欣鼓舞；使興高采烈
The discovery has elated researchers.
elated [0}let0d] adj. 歡欣鼓舞的；興高采烈的extremely happy and excited
I was elated when Anna told me she was pregnant.
They were elated at the result.
I was elated by the prospect of the new job ahead. 想到新工作就特別高興
elation [0'leNDn] n. 興高采烈；歡欣鼓舞
feelings of elation // She felt no elation at finding the purse.
benevolence [bD}nGvDlDns] n. an act of generosity and kindness
As an act of benevolence, she helped her unemployed son pay his rent.
be.nev.o.lent [bD}nGvDlDnt] adj. 樂善好施的；慈善的kind, generous, and helpful
A benevolent uncle paid for her to have music lessons. (see malevolent)
a benevolent company /donor
a benevolent attitude /smile 和藹的態度 // a benevolent society
【字根bene- (善；好) ； 拉丁字 volent- (希望；願意) 】
con.ge.nial [kDn}dIinjDl] adj. 1. 適宜的；相宜的；適合的
The town is a congenial place for raising children.
a congenial working environment
We studied in the congenial atmosphere of the library.
The library offers an atmosphere congenial to learning.
2. 意氣相投的；令人愉快的；宜人的friendly; warm
She’s very congenial, always smiling and saying nice things.
a congenial host /colleague
She was congenial and easygoing.
【字首con- (一起；共同) ； 字根gen- (產生；生)】
pros.per ['prAspQ] v. 繁榮；興盛；發達 to grow in wealth 100學
His business prospered at its new location. 99學
pros.per.i.ty [prA'spGrDti] n. 繁榮；興盛 affluence
After the war ended, a period of prosperity began.
The country had many years of peace and prosperity.
Our future prosperity depends on economic growth.
pros.per.ous ['prAspDrDs] adj. 發達的；興旺的rich and successful; flourishing
That family grew prosperous as its business grew. // a prosperous town
His father was a prosperous businessman. // prosperous countries
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