starry-eyed
starry-eyed — 形容詞
1. having a bright, romantic view of a person, idea, or future that makes you ignor
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
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。
Santiago painted a starry-eyed picture of country life, skipping the hard winters and the mud.
Santiago 過於樂觀地描繪鄉村生活，完全略過寒冬和泥濘的日子。
Priyanka's starry-eyed belief that the film industry would welcome her was touching but misplaced.
Priyanka 過於樂觀地相信電影圈會接納她，這份信念令人感動卻也錯得離譜。
Kwame stayed starry-eyed about the trip even after the airline lost his bags and the hotel cancelled his room.
Kwame 對那次旅行始終過於樂觀，即便航空公司弄丟行李、飯店取消訂房也無法動搖他的想法。
- 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
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.