enthuse
gb/ɪnθˈuz/ us/ɪnθˈuz/
C1
영어
의미
의미 0개
동사
C1
action
1
talk excitedly about something
to talk about something in a very excited, positive way
사용 패턴：
enthuse (about/over) [something]; enthuse to [someone] about [something]
자주 하는 실수：
Don’t use it to mean just 'think' or 'say'; it suggests strong positive excitement.
유의어
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.)
반의어
complain (Expresses negative feelings instead of praise.)
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criticize (Focuses on faults rather than excitement.)
연어
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
주제
communication
|emotions
|opinions
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- He enthused about his new job.
- They enthused over the concert.
동사
C1
action
2
make someone feel enthusiastic
to make someone excited and interested
사용 패턴：
[something] enthuses [someone]; enthuse [someone] about [something]
자주 하는 실수：
This transitive use is less common than 'enthuse about/over' and can sound awkward in some styles; 'excite' or 'inspire' is often safer.
유의어
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.)
반의어
bore (Makes someone lose interest instead of gaining it.)
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discourage (Reduces motivation or confidence.)
연어
enthuse the audience
|enthuse the team
|enthuse supporters
|enthuse voters
|enthuse students
|enthuse staff
|enthuse customers
|enthuse people about the idea
주제
emotions
|motivation
|work
예문
- The speaker’s confidence enthused the audience.
- It takes more than flashy graphics to enthuse users.
- The new policy failed to enthuse staff.
학습자용 예문
- The coach enthused the players.
동사
C1
action
3
show strong enthusiasm
to act and sound very excited
사용 패턴：
enthuse (at/in/over) [something]; enthuse
자주 하는 실수：
In real usage, speakers often add 'about' or 'over' to say what they are excited about.
유의어
exclaim (Focuses on a sudden emotional remark, not ongoing excitement.)
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bubble over (More idiomatic; emphasizes overflowing excitement.)
반의어
shrug (Shows indifference instead of enthusiasm.)
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stay quiet (Does not express excitement at all.)
연어
enthuse loudly
|enthuse warmly
|enthuse endlessly
|enthuse in interviews
|enthuse during the presentation
주제
emotions
|communication
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- She enthused when she heard the news.
문법
기본형
enthuse
IPA
GB/ɪnθˈuz/
US/ɪnθˈuz/
음절 및 강세
en - thuse （2음절）
Stress on 2nd syllable (thuse)
활용형
Verb
- Base: enthuse
- 3rd Person Singular: enthuses
- Present Participle: enthusing
- Past: enthused
관련 단어
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
표현
be enthused about
1/bˈi ɪnθˈuzd əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
feel excited about something
to feel excited and interested in something
예문
- 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
예문
- 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
예문
- 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.