| 单词 | elan |
| 释义 | élan (eɪlɑːn) also elan uncountable noun If you say that someone does something with élan, you mean that they do it in an energetic and confident way. [literary] This small part was taken with elan by a promising young tenor. Synonyms: style, spirit, dash, flair [informal] More Synonyms of elan elan in British Englishnoun style and vigour élan in British English (eɪˈlɑːn, eɪˈlæn, French elɑ̃) noun a combination of style and vigour he performed the concerto with élan Word origin C19: from French, from élancer to throw forth, ultimately from Latin lancea lanceélan in American English (eɪˈlɑ̃; eɪˈlɑn) noun spirited self-assurance; verve; dash; enthusiasm Word origin Fr, a start, outburst, impetuosity < élancer, to dart, throw < é-, out + lancer, to throw a lance, hence throw < LL (Ec) lanceare < lancea, lanceExamples of 'elan' in a sentence |
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