spirit
灵魂,灵魂人物,灵魂深处,灵魂的力量
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Definitions
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- : 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
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- : pertaining to something that works by burning alcoholic spirits: a spirit stove.
- : of or relating to spiritualist bodies or activities.
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- : 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
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.