hopeful

noun

UK/ˈhəʊp.fᵊl/
US/ˈhoʊp.fᵊl/

Definitions of hopeful noun

  1. Countable(可數名詞)Usually plural(通常複數)

    An individual aspiring to achieve recognition or success in a specific field, such as film, theater, or sports, often by participating in auditions, performances, or tryouts.

    期待能在電影、戲劇或體育領域获得機會的人

    • More than a thousand aspiring young actors attended the Royal Theatre today to audition for a role in the new musical.

      今天有一千多名有抱負的年輕演員參加了皇家劇院的試鏡,希望能獲得新音樂劇的角色。

    • Many hopeful young footballers dream of one day playing for the national team.

      許多懷抱希望的年輕足球員夢想有一天能為國家隊效力。

    • The casting call attracted many hopefuls who wanted to become models.

      這次的演員招募吸引了許多希望成為模特兒的懷抱希望者。

adjective

UK/ˈhəʊp.fᵊl/
US/ˈhoʊp.fᵊl/

Definitions of hopeful adjective

  1. B1

    Feeling or showing optimism about a future event or outcome; full of hope.

    抱有希望的;充滿希望的。

    • Despite the difficult circumstances, they remained hopeful about the future.

      儘管情況艱難,他們仍然對未來充滿希望。

    • She felt hopeful about finding a new job soon.

      她對很快找到新工作感到充滿希望。

    • The research team felt hopeful about their findings after seeing the preliminary results.

      研究團隊在看到初步結果後對他們的研究成果感到充滿希望。

  2. C2

    Providing a sense of optimism or encouragement; inspiring hope.

    充滿希望的;有希望的

    • The results of the new study are a hopeful sign for people suffering from the disease.

      新研究的結果對於患有這種疾病的人來說是一個充滿希望的跡象。

    • The growth of new industries is a hopeful development during this period of economic downturn.

      新產業的成長是這經濟低迷時期一個充滿希望的發展。

    • It was a hopeful sight to see so many people working towards a common goal.

      看到這麼多人為共同目標努力是一個充滿希望的景象。