A1 noun 中性 #2,737 最常用

hopeful

/ˈhoʊp.fəl/

A person who is hoping or trying to achieve a specific goal, such as getting a job or winning a competition. It is commonly used to describe someone who wants to succeed in politics, sports, or entertainment.

例句

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1

The young hopeful spent all day practicing for the music audition.

The young hopeful spent all day practicing for the music audition.

2

The presidential hopeful outlined her economic policy during the press conference.

The presidential hopeful outlined her economic policy during the press conference.

3

He's just another Hollywood hopeful looking for a big break.

He's just another Hollywood hopeful looking for a big break.

词族

名词
hopeful
Verb
hope
副词
hopefully
形容词
hopeful
相关
hope
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记忆技巧

Think of a person who is 'full of hope' standing in line for a talent show—they are a 'hopeful.'

快速测验

The young _____ waited nervously for his turn to sing on stage.

正确!

正确答案是: hopeful

例句

1

The young hopeful spent all day practicing for the music audition.

everyday

The young hopeful spent all day practicing for the music audition.

2

The presidential hopeful outlined her economic policy during the press conference.

formal

The presidential hopeful outlined her economic policy during the press conference.

3

He's just another Hollywood hopeful looking for a big break.

informal

He's just another Hollywood hopeful looking for a big break.

4

Academic studies indicate that many Olympic hopefuls begin training before the age of ten.

academic

Academic studies indicate that many Olympic hopefuls begin training before the age of ten.

5

Several management hopefuls are being interviewed for the director position today.

business

Several management hopefuls are being interviewed for the director position today.

词族

名词
hopeful
Verb
hope
副词
hopefully
形容词
hopeful
相关
hope

常见搭配

presidential hopeful presidential hopeful
Olympic hopeful Olympic hopeful
young hopeful young hopeful
job hopeful job hopeful
Oscar hopeful Oscar hopeful

常用短语

a group of hopefuls

a group of hopefuls

political hopeful

political hopeful

aspiring hopeful

aspiring hopeful

容易混淆的词

hopeful vs hopeful (adjective)

The adjective describes a feeling of optimism, while the noun refers to the person who has that optimism and goal.

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使用说明

When used as a noun, 'hopeful' is almost always preceded by a modifier (like 'Olympic' or 'Presidential') to specify what the person is trying to achieve.

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常见错误

Learners often think 'hopeful' is only an adjective; remember that it can also be a noun meaning a person.

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记忆技巧

Think of a person who is 'full of hope' standing in line for a talent show—they are a 'hopeful.'

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词源

Derived from the Old English word 'hopian' (to wish for) combined with the suffix '-ful'.

语法模式

countable noun often used in plural form (hopefuls) frequently follows a descriptive noun or adjective
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文化背景

The term is very common in American media during election cycles or during major sports tryouts like the NFL Combine.

快速测验

The young _____ waited nervously for his turn to sing on stage.

正确!

正确答案是: hopeful

更多Emotions词汇

joy

A1

A deep feeling of great happiness and pleasure. It is used to describe an intense emotion or something that causes this feeling.

pleased

A1

To feel or show satisfaction and happiness about a specific event, situation, or result. It is commonly used to describe a person's positive emotional state when their expectations are met or exceeded.

content

A1

A feeling of being happy and satisfied with what you have or your current situation. It describes a state of peace where you do not feel the need for anything more.

eager

A1

Eager describes a person who has a strong desire to do something or is very excited about something that will happen. It suggests a positive, energetic readiness and a keen interest in a particular activity.

confident

A1

To be confident means feeling sure about your own abilities or that something will happen as you expect. It describes a person who believes in themselves and does not feel nervous or shy in front of others.

proud

A1

Proud describes the feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or the achievements of those one is associated with. It is often used to express honor or high self-esteem regarding a specific quality or action.

relieved

A1

Feeling happy and relaxed because something difficult or unpleasant has stopped or did not happen. It describes the sense of comfort you feel when a worry goes away.

cherish

A1

To love someone or something very much and want to protect them. It also means to keep a happy memory or a feeling in your heart for a long time.

admire

A1

To look at someone or something and feel respect or approval. It is used when you think someone is very good, or when you think something is beautiful to look at.

tender

A1

A gentle and kind feeling or quality shown toward others. It describes a soft emotional state where someone is caring, affectionate, and easily moved by love or sympathy.

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