| 单词 | soul |
| 释义 | soul n. 1. the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being, often regarded as immortal. 2. the moral or emotional or intellectual nature of a person or animal. 3. the personification or pattern of something (the very soul of discretion). 4. an individual (not a soul in sight). 5. a a person regarded with familiarity or pity etc. (the poor soul was utterly confused). b a person regarded as embodying moral or intellectual qualities (left that to meaner souls). 6. a person regarded as the animating or essential part of something (the life and soul of the party). 7. emotional or intellectual energy or intensity, esp. as revealed in a work of art (pictures that lack soul). 8. Black American culture or music etc. Phrases and idioms soul-destroying (of an activity etc.) deadeningly monotonous. soul food the traditional food of American Blacks. soul mate a person ideally suited to another. soul music a kind of music incorporating elements of rhythm and blues and gospel music, popularized by American Blacks. the soul of honour a person incapable of dishonourable conduct. soul-searching n. the examination of one's emotions and motives. --adj characterized by this. upon my soul an exclamation of surprise. Derivatives -souled adj. (in comb.). Etymology: OE sawol, sawel, sawl, f. Gmc |
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