starry-eyed

IPA/ˌstɑːri ˈaɪd/
IPA/ˌstɑːri ˈaɪd/

starry-eyed — 形容詞

1. having a bright, romantic view of a person, idea, or future that makes you ignor

1.形容詞B2
釋義

過於樂觀

對事物抱持過於美好的想像

having a bright, romantic view of a person, idea, or future that makes you ignore the real risks and drawbacks

例句

Edwin was starry-eyed about the startup, convinced it would be worth millions within a year.

Edwin 對那家新創公司過於樂觀,堅信它一年內就能值好幾百萬。

starry-eyed about [a plan or prospect]

Amara remained starry-eyed about the new manager long after her colleagues grew suspicious.

Amara 對新任主管一直過於樂觀,同事們早已起疑她卻渾然不覺。

常見搭配
  • starry-eyed about a plan or prospect
  • a starry-eyed optimist / idealist / dreamer
  • a starry-eyed view / picture / account of something
同義詞
  • naive

    stresses lack of experience or judgment; starry-eyed specifically describes hopefulness that ignores practical realities

  • idealistic

    can be positive (pursuing high principles); starry-eyed implies the idealism has gone too far

  • romantic

    can describe a charmingly sentimental outlook; starry-eyed carries a stronger hint of self-deception

反義詞
  • realistic

    seeing a situation as it truly is, without wishful thinking

  • cynical

    the opposite extreme: assuming the worst rather than the best

用法筆記

Most often followed by 'about' plus the thing the person is hopeful about. Can describe a person (a starry-eyed dreamer) or the person's outlook (a starry-eyed view). Almost always carries mild criticism.

常見錯誤

She was starry-eyed when she saw the surprise party.
She was wide-eyed when she saw the surprise party.
'starry-eyed' describes unrealistic hope, not surprise or shock.

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常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • starry-eyed optimist
  • starry-eyed idealist
  • starry-eyed dreamer

常用片語

  • a starry-eyed view of
  • a starry-eyed account of

介系詞搭配

  • starry-eyed about