hearty
/ˈhɑːti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhɑːrti/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhär-tē/ (ame, mw)
hearty — 形容詞
- heartypositive
- heartiercomparative
- heartiestsuperlative
1. showing a lot of energy, enthusiasm, and friendly warmth, often in a loud or liv
熱情；熱烈
充滿活力與溫情的言行表現
showing a lot of energy, enthusiasm, and friendly warmth, often in a loud or lively way
The host gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at the party.
主人熱情地歡迎我們來參加派對。
hearty welcome — warm, enthusiastic greeting
Gabriel let out a hearty laugh when he heard Minho's joke.
Gabriel 聽到 Minho 的笑話後，開懷大笑。
hearty laugh — loud, genuine laughter
A hearty round of applause followed the choir's final song.
合唱團唱完最後一首歌後，響起了一陣熱烈的掌聲。
Defne gave her friend a hearty hug after not seeing her for a year.
Defne 給了一年未見的朋友一個大大的擁抱。
- warm
simpler and less energetic; focuses on kindness rather than liveliness
- enthusiastic
highlights excitement but can lack the personal warmth of 'hearty'
- jovial
cheerful and good-humoured; more formal and less commonly used
- cold
lacking warmth or friendly feeling
- half-hearted
showing little energy or interest
用法筆記
Often describes greetings, laughter, applause, or other expressions of warmth that are openly and energetically shown.
常見錯誤
2. describing a meal or portion of food that is large, satisfying, and makes you fe
豐盛；大份
形容餐點量多且能吃得滿足
describing a meal or portion of food that is large, satisfying, and makes you feel full
The inn served a hearty stew with fresh bread for dinner.
那家小旅館晚餐提供了豐盛的燉菜和現烤麵包。
hearty stew — large, filling dish
After the long hike, everyone enjoyed a hearty breakfast of eggs and bacon.
長途健行之後，每個人都享用了一頓豐盛的早餐，有蛋和培根。
Indra prepared a hearty soup to warm us up on the cold night.
Indra 煮了一大鍋濃湯，讓我們在寒冷的夜晚暖和起來。
The restaurant is known for its hearty portions that satisfy even big eaters.
這家餐廳以份量充足聞名，連大胃王都能吃飽。
- substantial
more formal; focuses on size and nutritional value
- filling
simpler and more informal; emphasises the feeling of fullness
- abundant
highlights large quantity more than the satisfying quality
用法筆記
Used for food, meals, or portions. Typically describes dishes with substantial ingredients — soups, stews, roasts, breakfasts — rather than light snacks or salads.
常見錯誤
3. given or expressed with complete sincerity and without any doubt or hesitation
由衷；真誠
毫無保留地表示贊同或支持
given or expressed with complete sincerity and without any doubt or hesitation
The committee gave its hearty approval to the new community project.
委員會由衷地批准了新的社區計畫。
hearty approval — wholehearted, unreserved agreement
Rachid offered his hearty congratulations when Ishaan won the award.
Ishaan 獲獎時，Rachid 向他表達了真誠的祝賀。
hearty congratulations — sincere, enthusiastic praise
The proposal received hearty support from voters across the region.
這項提案獲得了全國各地選民的全力支持。
João expressed hearty agreement with the plan during the town meeting.
João 在鎮民大會上對該計畫表示由衷贊同。
- wholehearted
nearly identical in meaning; slightly more formal and less idiomatic
- unreserved
formal; emphasises the absence of doubt or restriction
- sincere
simpler; focuses on honesty rather than completeness of feeling
- half-hearted
showing little effort or conviction
- grudging
given unwillingly, without genuine support
用法筆記
Typically used with nouns like 'support', 'approval', 'agreement', or 'congratulations' to show that the feeling is complete and unreserved.
常見錯誤
4. physically strong, healthy, and full of energy, especially despite age or diffic
強健；健壯
身體健康、有活力，尤指年長者
physically strong, healthy, and full of energy, especially despite age or difficult conditions
At eighty-five years old, Grandma Lin is still hearty and active in her garden.
林奶奶八十五歲了，仍然精力充沛地在花園裡忙碌。
still hearty — remaining strong despite age
The elderly farmer remained hearty even after working outside all day.
那位年長的農夫在外面工作一整天後，依然精神飽滿。
Lakan's hearty constitution helped him recover from the illness in just a week.
Lakan 體格強健，生病後只過了一週就康復了。
Eric goes for a run every morning and remains hearty even in his seventies.
Eric 每天早上都去跑步，七十多歲了仍然體魄強健。
用法筆記
Often describes older people or animals who remain vigorous and active. Can also describe a person's physical build or natural resilience.
常見錯誤
hearty — 名詞
1. a person, especially a man, who is strong, cheerful, and full of energy, often i
爽朗漢
強壯開朗的人（較少用）
a person, especially a man, who is strong, cheerful, and full of energy, often in a rough or boisterous way
The old sailor was a hearty who loved telling tales at the local pub.
那位老水手是個爽朗的漢子，最喜歡在當地酒吧講故事。
a hearty — a strong, cheerful person (rare, informal noun)
Christopher is a cheerful hearty who always brightens up the room.
Christopher 是個開朗的壯漢，總能讓整個房間充滿歡樂。
Everyone at the fishing club knew Joe was a hearty who never complained.
釣魚俱樂部裡大家都知道 Joe 是個從不抱怨的爽朗漢子。
Quinn's grandfather, a true hearty, still chops firewood at age eighty.
Quinn 的祖父是個十足的老當益壯之人，八十歲了還在劈柴。
用法筆記
Very rarely used as a noun in modern English. When it appears, it is often in old-fashioned or literary contexts describing a rough but good-natured man.