boomsayer
发音
US
词形变化
boomsayers
复数
boomsayers
释义与例句
n.
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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