Panglossian

[pæn'ɡlɔsi:ən]

adj. 认为一切都趋于至善的；过分乐观的

n. 过分乐观者

英文词源

Panglossian (adj.)

"optimistic" (usually ironic or disparaging), 1831, from French Panglosse, name of the philosopher and tutor in Voltaire's "Candide" (1758), from pan- (see pan-) + Greek glossa, literally "tongue" (see gloss (n.2)).

双语例句

1. Even with this help is Mr Miles a touch Panglossian?

得到这样的帮助,Miles先生就过分乐观了 吗 ?

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