hopeful
UK ['həʊp.fəl] US ['hoʊp-] adjective
IMPROVER
■having hope 抱有希望的，充满希望的•He was hopeful about the outcome of the meeting.他对会议的结果充满希望。 •They were hopeful of a successful agreement.他们对成功达成协议充满希望。 •I'm hopeful (that) we can reach a compromise.我对我们能达成和解充满希望。 ■giving hope 给人以希望的•The green shoots were hopeful signs of spring.绿色的嫩芽是春天充满希望的象征。
UK ['həʊp.fəl] US ['hoʊp-] noun countable usually plural
■a person who is trying to get a part in a film, play for a famous football team, etc. 希望成名的人（设法参与电影拍摄，戏剧演出，著名足球俱乐部等等）•Over a thousand young hopefuls went to the Theatre Royal today to audition for a part in the new musical.一千多名希望成名的年轻人今天去皇家剧院，参加那出新音乐剧其中一个角色的试镜。 |