full of life and energy; active and outgoing 充满活力,活泼外向的 she joined a lively team of reporters. 她加入了一支充满活力的记者队伍。 ■(of a place or atmosphere) full of activity and excitement (地方,气氛)欢快的,快活的 Barcelona's many lively bars. 巴塞罗那许多热闹的酒吧。 ■intellectually stimulating or perceptive 热烈的,启迪性的 a lively discussion. 热烈的讨论。 her lively mind. 她发人深省的思想。 ■(ironic, chiefly Brit.)difficult; challenging (讽,主英)困难重重的,有挑战性的 a lively homeward passage dodging aircraft and E-boats. 归乡的路要躲避飞机和鱼雷快艇,困难重重。 ■(of a boat) rising lightly to the waves (船)乘风而行的
常用词组 look lively
[usu. in imperative](informal)move more quickly and energetically (非正式)动作快点儿,精神点儿 ‘Look lively, lads, keep in step,’ Charlie shouted. “伙计们,精神点儿,跟上,”查理喊道。
派生 livelily adverb liveliness noun 语源
Old English līflic 'living, animate' (see life, -ly)