1. | [nubn] 抱有希望;满怀希望believing that sth you want will happen |
I feel hopeful that we'll find a suitable house very soon. 我对很快找到合适的房子抱有希望。 | |
He is not very hopeful about the outcome of the interview. 他对面试的结果不抱很大希望。 | |
She is hopeful of returning to work soon. 她希望很快回去工作。 |
2. | [obn] 表现出希望的showing hope |
a hopeful smile 充满希望的微笑 |
3. | 给人以希望的making you believe that sth you want will happen; bringing hope |
The latest trade figures are a hopeful sign. 最新贸易数字令人鼓舞。 | |
The future did not seem very hopeful. 前景似乎不太乐观。 |