gorgeous (adj.) 極其漂亮的; 美麗動人的; 令人愉快的
[very beautiful or pleasant]
例: What a gorgeous room/ dress/ color!
多漂亮的房間/連身裙/顏色啊！
例: The bride looked gorgeous.
新娘看上去太美麗了。
例: The weather was so gorgeous.
天氣非常怡人。
charismatic (adj.) 充滿個人魅力的
[describes a person who has charisma]
例: Few were able to resist this charismatic and persuasive leader.
沒有幾個人能抗拒這位領袖的雄辯及魅力。
*charisma (n.) 超凡的個人魅力; 吸引力; 超凡氣質
On screen Garbo had this great charisma so that you couldn’t take your eyes off her.
在銀幕上，Garbo魅力非凡，讓人無法將眼光從她身上
stunning (adj.) 極漂亮的; 極迷人的 [extremely beautiful or attractive]
例: a stunning dress 漂亮的連衣裙
fetching (adj.) [人或衣服] 吸引人的; 迷人的
[a fetching person or piece of clothing is attractive]
例: a rather fetching off-the-shoulder dress
非常迷人的露肩連身裙
例: You look very fetching in your green shorts.
你穿著綠色短褲的樣子很動人。
captivating (adj.) 迷人的
[pleasant; attractive]
例: a captivating performance
*captivate (V.) 使著迷; 迷住; 吸引
例: With her beauty and charm, she captivated film audiences everywhere.
intoxicating (adj.) (經歷或想法) 令人陶醉的; 令人極其興奮的
[an intoxicating experience or idea makes you feel excited and emotional]
例: an intoxicating though
令人陶醉的想法
thrilling (adj.) 令人激動的; 驚險的; 緊張的
[extremely exciting]
例: The book is a thrilling adventure story.
這是一部情節緊張的冒險小說。
invigorating (adj.) 使人精力充沛的
例: an invigorating swim/ run
使人精力充沛的游泳/跑步
*invigorate (V.) 使精力充沛; 使活躍
[to make someone feel fresher, healthier and more energetic]
例: We were invigorated by our walk.
散步使我們精神煥發。
stirring (adj.) 令人內心澎湃的; 激動人心的
[a stirring speech or song is one which produces strong positive emotions]
例: The Prime Minister made a stirring speech.
首相發表了一篇鼓舞人心的演講。
potent (adj.) 強而有力的; 強大的; 有效力的
[very powerful, forceful, or effective]
例: The Berlin Wall was a potent symbol of the Cold War.
柏林圍牆是冷戰的有力象徵。
例: This is a very potent drug and can have unpleasant side-effects.
該藥效力很強，副作用也不小。
engaging (adj.) 令人愉快的; 有吸引力的; 迷人的
例: an engaging smile/ manner/ person
迷人的微笑/風度 ; 魅力十足的人
charming (adj.) 可愛的; 迷人的; 有魅力的 [pleasant and attractive]
例: We had dinner with our director and his charming wife.
我們和主任還有他那可愛的妻子共進了晚餐。
例: What a charming street this is.
這條街多麼迷人。
enchanting (adj.) 令人喜悅的; 令人陶醉的; 迷人的 [very pleasant]
例: It is described in the guide book as an enchanting medieval city.
旅遊指南將它描述為「一座迷人的中世紀古城」。
beguiling (adj.) 有趣的; 迷人的 [interesting or attractive]
例: That’s beguiling argument, but I’m not convinced by it.
那個論證很有意思，但未能把我說服。
*beguilingly (adv.) 迷人地
例: She smiled beguilingly at him.
她嫵媚地向他莞爾一笑。
seductive (adj.) 誘人的; 誘惑的 [intended to seduce someone]
例: It was a seductive black evening dress.
這是一件性感的黑色晚禮服。
alluring (adj.) 誘人的; 迷人的; 吸引人的 [attractive or exciting]
例: I didn’t find the prospect of a house with no electricity very alluring.
我無法想像，一個連電力都沒有接通的房子會有什麼吸引力
ravishing (adj.) 極其美麗的; 十分標緻的 [very beautiful]
例: She looked ravishing/ She was a ravishing sight in her wedding dress.
她穿著婚紗看上去美極了。
luscious (adj.) 香甜的; 甘美的; 汁液豐富的
[having a pleasant sweet taste or containing a lot of juice]
例: luscious ripe figs
香甜的熟無花果
nubile (adj.) (女子) 年輕性感的
[describes a woman who is young and sexually attractive]
例: Rich old man often like to be surrounded by nubile young woman.
上了年紀的富翁往往喜歡有性感迷人的妙齡女郎伴隨左右。
bonny (adj.) 美麗健康的 [beautiful and healthy]
例: a bonny baby
健康漂亮的嬰兒
例: a bonny lass
美麗健康的小女孩
splendid (adj.) 極佳的; 非常好的; 華麗的; 壯麗的
[excellent, or beautiful and impressive]
例: We had splendid food/ a splendid holiday/ splendid weather.
我們的食物/假期/碰到的天氣簡直太棒了。
superb (adj.) 極好的; 超級的; 傑出的
[of excellent quality; very great]
例: He is a superb dancer.
他是一個傑出的舞蹈家。
例: Taylor scored a superb goal at the end of the first half.
泰勒在上半場要結束的時候攻入了一個極為精彩的進球。
spectacular (adj.) 壯觀的; 壯麗的; 令人驚歎的
[very exciting to look at]
例: a spectacular view
蔚為壯觀的景象
例: He scored a spectacular goal in the second half.
他在下半場攻進了漂亮的一球。
awe-inspiring (adj.) 令人敬畏的; 令人敬佩的
[causing you to feel great respect or admiration]
例: Niagara Falls really in an awe-inspiring sight.
尼雅加拉瀑布確實是一處令人嘆為觀止的風景。
例: Her knowledge of computers is quite awe-inspiring.
她精通電腦，令人嘆服。
astounding (adj.) 令人震驚的; 使人驚駭的
[very surprising or shocking]
例: an astounding fact/ decision/ revelation
令人震驚的事實/決定/揭示
例: an astounding victory/ achievement/ success
令人驚嘆的勝利/成就/成功
breathtaking (adj.) 極其刺激的; 美得驚人的; 驚人的
[extremely exciting, beautiful, or surprising]
例: The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking.
山頂的美景令人歎為觀止。
stupendous (adj.) 令人驚嘆的; 了不起的; (尤指) 大得驚人的
[very surprising, usually in a pleasing way, especially by being large in amount or size]
例: He ran up stupendous debts through his extravagant lifestyle.
他那種奢侈的生活方式使他債台高築。
例: Stupendous news! We’ve won $500,000!
特大新聞！我們贏了50萬美金！
wondrous (adj.) [literary] 極棒的; 絕妙的
[extremely and surprisingly good]
例: a wondrous sight/ sound
絕妙的景色/天籟之音
例: Our new improved face cream had wondrous effects on tired-looking skin.
imposing (adj.) 壯觀的; 宏偉的; 氣宇不凡的
[having an appearance which looks important or causes admiration]
例: an imposing mansion
雄偉壯觀的大廈
例: He was an imposing figure on stage.
他在舞台上氣度不凡
resplendent (adj.) 輝煌的; 燦爛的; 華麗的
[having a very bright or splendid appearance]
例: the queen’s resplendent purple robes
女王華貴的紫袍
例: I saw Anna at the other end of the room, resplendent in a red sequined cocktail dress.
我看到安娜在房間的另一頭，身穿綴滿閃光圓飾片的紅色晚
glittering (adj.) 輝煌的; 成功的; 光彩的 (通常與富人名流有關)
[exciting or admired by many people, usually relating o rich and famous people]
例: a glittering career
輝煌的事業
例: The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most glittering occasions in the movie world.
康城電影節是電影界最為光彩奪目的盛事之一。
(以上字典取自- dictionary.cambridge.org | google.com | dictionary.com )
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