optimism
noun [ U ] uk/ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/ us/ˈɑːp.tə.mɪ.zəm/
C2 乐观;乐观主义
the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the good parts of a situation, or a belief that something good will happen
There was a note of optimism in his voice as he spoke about the company's future. 谈到公司的未来，他语气里带着乐观情绪。
They had cause/grounds/reason for cautious optimism about an improvement in her medical condition. 他们对她的病情持谨慎的乐观态度。
Opposite: pessimism
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- In spite of the scale of the famine, the relief workers struggled on with dauntless optimism and commitment.
- Her optimism seemed to infect all those around her.
- The prevailing mood is one of optimism.
- The prime minister's speech was intended to purvey a message of optimism.
- International support has given rise to a new optimism in the company.