optimism
UK ['ɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm] US ['ɑ:p.tə-] noun uncountable
ADVANCED
■being hopeful and emphasizing the good part of a situation rather than the bad part; the belief that good things will happen in the future 乐观；乐观主义•There was a note of optimism in his voice as he spoke about the company's future.谈到公司的未来，他语气里带着乐观情绪。 •Judging from your examination results, I think you have cause/grounds/reason for cautious optimism about getting a university place.从你的考试成绩来看，我认为你有理由对在大学得到一席位持谨慎的乐观态度。 Opposite pessimism |