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单词 esprit
释义 es·prit
\ə̇ˈsprē, eˈ-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: French, from Latin spiritus spirit, breath — more at spirit
1. archaic : quick comprehension : intelligence
2. : cleverness and vivacity (as of spirit and mind) : sprightly wit : an inherent and native lively and colorful quality
 < among so somber and serious a group his small wit passed for full-fledged esprit >
 < had esprit and for us they filled that difficult patch of childhood with color and life — Rumer Godden >
3. [by shortening] : esprit de corps
 < the esprit of the entire regiment dropped considerably at the news of their transfer >
 < means that the know-how as well as the esprit of the thousands of uncompensated volunteer workers … would be lost — U.S. Code >
Synonyms: see vigor
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