B2 noun 文学

boundless

/ˈbaʊnd.ləs/

Describes something that is seemingly infinite or without limits, often used to characterize abstract qualities such as energy, enthusiasm, or potential. It suggests a vastness that cannot be measured or contained by physical or conceptual boundaries.

例句

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1

The children spent the afternoon running around the garden with boundless energy.

The kids played in the yard with a supply of energy that never seemed to run out.

2

We owe a debt of boundless gratitude to the volunteers who worked tirelessly during the flood.

We feel an immeasurable sense of thankfulness toward the people who helped during the natural disaster.

3

My appetite for spicy food is pretty much boundless; I can never get enough.

I have an unlimited craving for hot food and I always want more.

词族

名词
boundlessness
副词
boundlessly
形容词
boundless
相关
boundary
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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'bound' as a fence or a boundary. The suffix '-less' means without. So, 'boundless' is something without a fence—it can go anywhere!

快速测验

The young entrepreneur's _______ optimism helped her overcome every obstacle in her path.

正确!

正确答案是: boundless

例句

1

The children spent the afternoon running around the garden with boundless energy.

everyday

The kids played in the yard with a supply of energy that never seemed to run out.

2

We owe a debt of boundless gratitude to the volunteers who worked tirelessly during the flood.

formal

We feel an immeasurable sense of thankfulness toward the people who helped during the natural disaster.

3

My appetite for spicy food is pretty much boundless; I can never get enough.

informal

I have an unlimited craving for hot food and I always want more.

4

Theoretical physics often deals with the boundless nature of the universe and its expansion.

academic

Scientific studies frequently explore how the universe is infinite and continues to grow without end.

5

The CEO believes the new tech sector offers boundless opportunities for investors.

business

The company leader thinks this new market provides limitless chances for people to make money.

词族

名词
boundlessness
副词
boundlessly
形容词
boundless
相关
boundary

常见搭配

boundless energy having a supply of strength that never ends
boundless enthusiasm showing extreme and unlimited excitement
boundless potential having the capacity to achieve anything without limits
boundless curiosity possessing an unending desire to learn or know things
boundless imagination having a creative mind that knows no limits

常用短语

boundless horizon

a view of the sky and land that seems to go on forever

boundless joy

a feeling of great happiness that has no end

boundless ambition

a desire to succeed that is not restrained by anything

容易混淆的词

boundless vs bound

'Bound' usually means tied or restricted, whereas 'boundless' means the exact opposite—having no restrictions.

boundless vs endless

While similar, 'endless' is often used for time or physical length, while 'boundless' is preferred for abstract qualities like potential or spirit.

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使用说明

Use 'boundless' primarily when you want to praise someone's positive qualities, like their energy or optimism. It sounds more poetic and literary than 'limitless' or 'infinite'.

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常见错误

Learners sometimes use 'boundless' to describe a very long physical distance, such as a road; 'endless' or 'vast' is usually a better fit for physical objects.

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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'bound' as a fence or a boundary. The suffix '-less' means without. So, 'boundless' is something without a fence—it can go anywhere!

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词源

Derived from the Middle English word 'bounde' (meaning a limit or landmark) combined with the Old English suffix '-leas' (meaning without).

语法模式

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun (e.g., boundless energy). Can be used as a predicative adjective after a linking verb (e.g., Her potential is boundless).
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文化背景

In English literature, 'boundless' is frequently used in Romantic poetry to describe the awe-inspiring scale of nature and the human spirit.

快速测验

The young entrepreneur's _______ optimism helped her overcome every obstacle in her path.

正确!

正确答案是: boundless

相关词

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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