stirring

/ˈstɜː.rɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [stˈɚɪŋ] /ˈstɝː.ɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [stˈɚɪŋ] /ˈstər-iŋ How to pronounce stirring (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [stˈɚɪŋ] /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)

stirring — 形容詞

  • stirringpositive
  • more stirringcomparative
  • most stirringsuperlative

1. making people feel hopeful, brave, or deeply moved in a good way

1.形容詞C1
釋義

振奮人心

能喚起勇氣或希望

making people feel hopeful, brave, or deeply moved in a good way

例句

The coach gave a stirring talk before the final match began.

教練在決賽開始前發表了一段振奮人心的談話。

collocation: stirring talk before an event

Bilal found the film's closing song genuinely stirring after a hard week.

Bilal 在辛苦了一週後，覺得那部電影的片尾曲真的很振奮人心。

find + object + stirring

同義詞
  • inspiring

    the closest general synonym, often for people or ideas that encourage action.

  • moving

    often stresses a warm emotional response rather than courage or energy.

  • rousing

    stronger and more active, especially for speeches that push people to act.

  • uplifting

    focuses on making people feel happier or more hopeful.

反義詞
  • dull

    fails to create emotional energy or interest.

  • flat

    lacking force or emotional effect, especially in a performance.

  • uninspiring

    does not give people hope, energy, or admiration.

文法句型

a stirring speech/song/performance

be stirring

用法筆記

Usually used for speeches, music, writing, or public moments that raise hope, pride, or courage. It is less natural for ordinary pleasant things such as food, weather, or comfort.

常見錯誤

❌The soup was stirring after a cold walk.
✅The soup was comforting after a cold walk.
💡'stirring' describes an emotional lift, not simple physical comfort.
❌The brochure gives stirring train times.
✅The brochure gives detailed train times.
💡'stirring' is used for words, music, or events that move people emotionally.

stirring — 名詞