◙ (heartier, heartiest) 1. ( of a person or their behaviour) loudly vigorous and cheerful • (人或其行为)欢快的,兴高采烈的,喧闹而又精力充沛的 »a hearty and boisterous character. 欢快喧闹的性格。 »he sang in a hearty baritone. 他用男中音有力地唱着。 (of a feeling or an opinion) heartfelt • (感情,想法)由衷的,衷心的 »he expressed his hearty agreement. 他表示衷心赞成。 »hearty congratulations. 衷心祝贺。 (of a person) strong and healthy • (人)强健的 »a formidably hearty spinster of fifty-five. 一个出奇强健的55岁单身女人。 2. (of food) wholesome and substantial • (食物) 有利健康的;营养丰富的 (of a person's appetite) robust and healthy • (人的胃口)良好的 »Jim goes for a long walk to work up a hearty appetite for dinner. 吉姆出去走了好长一段路,以便吃饭时能胃口大开。 ◙ [Brit. informal] [英,非正式] 1. a vigorously cheerful and sporty person • 开朗活泼之人 2. [一般 me heartie] a form of address ascribed to sailors • 水手