boomsayer

发音

US

词形变化

boomsayers 复数 boomsayers

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A person who makes optimistic projections about the future, especially with regard to economic prosperity and growth.

    The year 1976 began with high hopes. The stock markets took a euphoric upswing on January 1. But by the end of April, uncertainties began to obtrude, and for the rest of the year, it has been a battle between the doomsayers and the boomsayers. Who will win out?

词源

Blend of boom + doomsayer.

来源:wiktionary