enthuse
gb/ɪnθˈuz/ us/ɪnθˈuz/
C1
英語
語義
0件の語義
動詞
C1
action
1
talk excitedly about something
to talk about something in a very excited, positive way
用法パターン：
enthuse (about/over) [something]; enthuse to [someone] about [something]
よくある間違い：
Don’t use it to mean just 'think' or 'say'; it suggests strong positive excitement.
類義語
rave (More informal; often stronger praise.)
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gush (Suggests excessive or emotional enthusiasm.)
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wax lyrical (More literary; suggests elaborate praise.)
対義語
complain (Expresses negative feelings instead of praise.)
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criticize (Focuses on faults rather than excitement.)
コロケーション
enthuse about the project
|enthuse about the plans
|enthuse over the results
|enthuse over the new design
|enthuse about the benefits
|enthuse to reporters
|enthuse to friends
|enthuse about a book
|enthuse about a new restaurant
|enthuse about the future
テーマ
communication
|emotions
|opinions
例文
- She enthused about the course and told everyone to sign up.
- The chef enthused over the fresh ingredients at the market.
- He enthused to reporters about the team’s progress.
学習者向け例文
- He enthused about his new job.
- They enthused over the concert.
動詞
C1
action
2
make someone feel enthusiastic
to make someone excited and interested
用法パターン：
[something] enthuses [someone]; enthuse [someone] about [something]
よくある間違い：
This transitive use is less common than 'enthuse about/over' and can sound awkward in some styles; 'excite' or 'inspire' is often safer.
類義語
excite (More common and neutral.)
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inspire (Often implies deeper motivation or purpose.)
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energize (Emphasizes increased energy rather than interest.)
対義語
bore (Makes someone lose interest instead of gaining it.)
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discourage (Reduces motivation or confidence.)
コロケーション
enthuse the audience
|enthuse the team
|enthuse supporters
|enthuse voters
|enthuse students
|enthuse staff
|enthuse customers
|enthuse people about the idea
テーマ
emotions
|motivation
|work
例文
- The speaker’s confidence enthused the audience.
- It takes more than flashy graphics to enthuse users.
- The new policy failed to enthuse staff.
学習者向け例文
- The coach enthused the players.
動詞
C1
action
3
show strong enthusiasm
to act and sound very excited
用法パターン：
enthuse (at/in/over) [something]; enthuse
よくある間違い：
In real usage, speakers often add 'about' or 'over' to say what they are excited about.
類義語
exclaim (Focuses on a sudden emotional remark, not ongoing excitement.)
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bubble over (More idiomatic; emphasizes overflowing excitement.)
対義語
shrug (Shows indifference instead of enthusiasm.)
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stay quiet (Does not express excitement at all.)
コロケーション
enthuse loudly
|enthuse warmly
|enthuse endlessly
|enthuse in interviews
|enthuse during the presentation
テーマ
emotions
|communication
例文
- He enthused for a few minutes, then moved on to practical details.
- The guide enthused as the group approached the viewpoint.
- She listened politely while he enthused.
学習者向け例文
- She enthused when she heard the news.
文法
辞書形
enthuse
IPA
GB/ɪnθˈuz/
US/ɪnθˈuz/
音節・強勢
en - thuse （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (thuse)
活用形
Verb
- Base: enthuse
- 3rd Person Singular: enthuses
- Present Participle: enthusing
- Past: enthused
関連語
Forms
enthuses
verb
enthusing
verb
enthused
verb
Core family
Related words
enthusiast
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unenthusiastic
adjective C1
unenthusiastically
adverb
Advanced or less common
overenthusiastic
adjective
表現
be enthused about
1/bˈi ɪnθˈuzd əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
feel excited about something
to feel excited and interested in something
例文
- I’m really enthused about the new role.
- Investors were not enthused about the latest results.
- She seems enthused about the idea of moving.
be enthused by
1/bˈi ɪnθˈuzd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
feel excited because of something
to feel excited because of something
例文
- The class was enthused by the hands-on experiments.
- She wasn’t enthused by the first episode, but she kept watching.
- They were enthused by the response from customers.
get enthused
1/ɡˈɛt ɪnθˈuzd/
fixed phrase
informal
become excited and interested
to start feeling excited about something
例文
- It took a while, but I got enthused about the idea.
- Once the demo started, the whole room got enthused.
- She couldn’t really get enthused about the plan.