单词 | can-do attitude |
释义 | > as lemmascan-do attitude Originally U.S. Characterized by a willingness, confidence, and determination to take action, show initiative, and achieve objectives; positive, eager, enterprising. Frequently in can-do attitude. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > manner of action > vigour or energy > [adjective] > energetic or enterprising adventurousc1330 emprising1584 enterprising1601 spirited1601 yanking1823 go-ahead1829 go-aheadative1836 go-aheadish1851 fore-reaching1864 get-up-and-get1874 rustling1877 outpushing1884 thrustful1909 go-getting1912 push-and-go1916 can-do1926 go-go-go1954 1926 F. E. Raymond & E. A. Adams Standards Elem. Shorthand 47 She wants to put over strongly the ‘can-do’ attitude, to establish a success complex. 1943 Chicago Tribune 14 Apr. 15 (advt.) For a little old-fashioned reassurance as to the essential soundness and ‘can do’ spirit of America, listen to this simple story. 1968 Ebony Nov. 132 I've never worked with nor have I been assigned to a unit which has a greater spirit of camaraderie, more of a can-do attitude, more of a will to help each other. 1975 J. Heath Decade of Disillusionm. iii. 52 He turned to those who possessed the attributes he admired most: intellectual brilliance combined with a hard-nosed ‘can-do’ attitude. 2002 T. Lott Rumours of Hurricane (2003) ix. 220 This is a can-do place. That's the way you got to be. < as lemmas |
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