1530s, "alive," past participle adjective from animate (v.). Meaning "mentally excited" is from 1530s; "full of activity" from 1580s. The "moving pictures" sense is attested from 1895; of cartoons from 1897. Related: Animatedly.
雙語例句
1. She was seen in animated conversation with the singer Yuri Marusin.
有人看見她與歌手尤里·馬魯辛交談甚歡。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The boy was so bright and animated.
這個男孩活潑開朗，充滿活力。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Her hand movements are becoming more animated.
她雙手舞動得越發歡快了。
來自柯林斯例句
4. A smile suddenly animated her face.
她嫣然一笑，立顯容光煥發。
來自《權威詞典》
5. His observations gave rise to an animated and lively discussion.