upbeat

• 形容词，用于描述人、情绪或音乐作品，表示乐观、积极、充满活力；也可指音乐节奏轻快明朗。

An adjective used to describe a person, mood, or piece of music that is cheerful, optimistic, and full of energy.

1. Optimistic and cheerfulB1informal

   Having a positive, cheerful, and hopeful attitude, sometimes even when the situation does not fully warrant it.

   乐观开朗的

   • Despite the rain, she remained upbeat about the picnic.
   • His upbeat personality made him popular among colleagues.
   • The news was bad, but the manager tried to keep an upbeat tone.

   同义词brightbuoyantcheerfulcheeryhopefuljauntylivelyoptimisticpositivesanguinesunnyvivacious

   反义词depresseddespondentdownbeatgloomymelancholypessimistic

• 名词，指快乐、乐观或兴旺的状态；在音乐中指弱拍，通常是小节中的最后一个拍子。

A noun referring to a state of happiness and well-being, or an unaccented beat in music, typically the last beat of a measure.

1. Happy and prosperous stateB2informal

   A contented state of being happy, healthy, and prosperous.

   乐观愉快

   • She has been in an upbeat mood since her promotion.
   • The community is in an upbeat state after the festival.
   • His upbeat attitude helped everyone feel more positive.

   同义词eudaemoniaeudaimoniawelfarewellbeing

   反义词depressiondespairmiserysadnessunhappiness

2. Unaccented beat in musicC1formal

   An unaccented beat, especially the last beat of a measure in music.

   弱拍

   • The conductor emphasized the upbeat to start the piece.
   • In jazz, the upbeat often carries the syncopation.
   • The drummer played a strong upbeat to lead into the chorus.

   同义词offbeat

   反义词downbeat