单词 | tireless |
释义 | tirelesstire‧less /ˈtaɪələs $ ˈtaɪr-/ adjective Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Thesaurus
THESAURUS► energetic Word family having a lot of energy: · If you’re feeling energetic, we could go out for a run. ► full of energy/bursting with energy energetic and ready to work hard or do a lot of things: · I admire her because she’s so full of energy and enthusiasm.· When she first started at the college she was bursting with energy and full of new ideas. ► dynamic very energetic and always wanting to do new things: · What this country needs is a dynamic new leader. ► hyperactive having more energy than is normal or good, because you cannot keep still or quiet for very long – used especially about children: · Our youngest daughter was hyperactive, and it had a damaging effect on the whole family. ► tireless working with a lot of energy in a determined way, especially to achieve a particular thing: · She was a tireless campaigner against apartheid in South Africa. ► full of beans informal feeling energetic and happy and showing this in the way you behave: · He’s one of those people who leap out of bed full of beans every morning. Longman Language Activatorenergetic activities, behaviour etc► energetic involving a lot of physical activity: · Pete was lying on his bed, resting after an energetic game of tennis.· I don't feel like doing anything very energetic this evening. I've had a tiring day. ► vigorous using a lot of energy and strength: · Next there was a vigorous Russian dance, with plenty of stamping of feet and clapping.vigorous exercise: · According to a recent survey, a quarter of people over twelve get no vigorous exercise at all. ► tireless: tireless efforts/work etc work that always involves the same high level of effort: · The prisoners were finally released, thanks to the tireless efforts of their families and friends. ► lively full of quick, energetic movement and therefore exciting or enjoyable: · A group of children entertained us with a lively dance called a tarantella.· Any question about taxation is likely to produce a lively debate in parliament. ► animated full of excitement and strong feelings - use this especially about conversations: animated conversation/discussion etc: · The two Americans were having an animated discussion about basketball.· Peter was engaged in an animated conversation at the bar. very active and full of energy► energetic very active and able to work hard or do an activity for a long time: · If you're feeling energetic, we could go out for a run.· My mother was a bustling, energetic woman.· The club has the support of an energetic and enthusiastic management committee. ► be full of energy/bursting with energy to have a lot of energy and be ready to work hard and do a lot of things: · William raced up the stairs, full of energy and excitement.· You have to be bursting with energy and health to do the top jobs, so they usually go to younger men. ► active always doing things: · She may be over 80, but she's still very active!· Aaron seemed like a normal active baby until he was about ten months old. ► dynamic very energetic, determined to succeed, and full of new ideas: · She is clearly a dynamic young woman with big ambitions.· What this country needs is dynamic and inspiring leadership! ► tireless: tireless worker/campaigner etc someone who keeps on working hard for a long time without getting tired: · Martin was a very popular teacher and a tireless worker for the school.· She has been a tireless peace campaigner for many years. ► hyperactive someone who is hyperactive is too active and often nervous, so that they are unable to relax or work calmly: · Our youngest daughter was hyperactive, and it had a damaging effect on the whole family.· The City is full of hyperactive executives who never stop rushing around. ► boisterous very energetic and noisy in a way that annoys other people - used especially about children: · Dan's a nice boy, but rather boisterous.· A large, boisterous crowd poured into the bar, singing and shouting noisily. WORD FAMILYadjectivetiredtirelesstiresometiringnountirednessverbtireadverbtirelessly working very hard in a determined way without stopping: the tireless efforts of the rescue workers► see thesaurus at energetic—tirelessly adverb |
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