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out of spirits

/spir-it/US // ˈspɪr ɪt //UK // (ˈspɪrɪt) //

失魂落魄,精神不振,失魂落魄的,灵魂出窍

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the principle of conscious life; the vital principle in humans, animating the body or mediating between body and soul.
    • : the incorporeal part of humans: present in spirit though absent in body.
    • : the soul regarded as separating from the body at death.
    • : conscious, incorporeal being, as opposed to matter: the world of spirit.
    • : a supernatural, incorporeal being, especially one inhabiting a place, object, etc., or having a particular character: evil spirits.
    • : a fairy, sprite, or elf.
    • : an angel or demon.
    • : an attitude or principle that inspires, animates, or pervades thought, feeling, or action: the spirit of reform.
    • : the divine influence as an agency working in the human heart.
    • : a divine, inspiring, or animating being or influence. Numbers 11:25; Isaiah 32:15.
    • : the third person of the Trinity; Holy Spirit.
    • : the soul or heart as the seat of feelings or sentiments, or as prompting to action: a man of broken spirit.
    • : spirits, feelings or mood with regard to exaltation or depression: low spirits; good spirits.
    • : excellent disposition or attitude in terms of vigor, courage, firmness of intent, etc.; mettle: That's the spirit!
    • : temper or disposition: meek in spirit.
    • : an individual as characterized by a given attitude, disposition, character, action, etc.: A few brave spirits remained to face the danger.
    • : the dominant tendency or character of anything: the spirit of the age.
    • : vigorous sense of membership in a group: college spirit.
    • : the general meaning or intent of a statement, document, etc.: the spirit of the law.
    • : Chemistry. the essence or active principle of a substance as extracted in liquid form, especially by distillation.
    • : Often spirits . a strong distilled alcoholic liquor.
    • : Chiefly British. alcohol.
    • : Pharmacology. a solution in alcohol of an essential or volatile principle; essence.
    • : any of certain subtle fluids formerly supposed to permeate the body.
    • : the Spirit, God
adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : pertaining to something that works by burning alcoholic spirits: a spirit stove.
    • : of or relating to spiritualist bodies or activities.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to animate with fresh ardor or courage; inspirit.
    • : to encourage; urge on or stir up, as to action.
    • : to carry off mysteriously or secretly: His captors spirited him away.

Phrases

  • spirit away
  • spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, the
  • kindred spirit

Synonyms & Antonyms

as insubdued
Synonyms

Examples

  • She said she agreed with the spirit of what Barrera was saying but warned she didn’t think that was the whole story about what happened to those ambitious students.

  • Our version of the spirit streamlines the process for the home bar but still brings out the chestnuts’ rich, toasty qualities.

  • The spirit realms became populated primarily not with animal guides but human ancestors.

  • This move is likely to further accelerate MGM’s move toward a more digital future, and not just in the spirit of luring more visitors to Vegas with socially-distancing-friendly features like contactless check-ins.

  • The Ford Expedition was my test vehicle that week, and it turned out to be the perfect ride to lift my spirits.

  • Education controls the transmission of values and molds the spirit before dominating the soul.

  • Their authors promise that your spirit will be improved, your ambition honed, and your finances maximized by their advice.

  • The moment where they enter the spirit portal symbolizes their evolution from being friends to being a couple.

  • He should be free, filling the world with happiness, love and his fighting spirit.

  • Then I read aloud from something that captures the Holiday Spirit.

  • In Luke it is said, “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom.”

  • This seems to be contrary to the spirit and intent of the act, which is primarily to centralize reserves in Federal Reserve Banks.

  • Thou fell spirit of pride, prejudice, ignorance, and mauvaise honte!

  • Light, the symbol of life's joy, seems to be the first language in which the spirit of beauty speaks to a child.

  • But green Chartreuse unhappily is not innocent; it is more than a spirit, it is a powerful drug.