the spirit is willing (but the body/flesh is weak) 心裡固然願意(身體卻很羸弱),心有餘而力不足〔常為幽默用法〕
used when saying that you want to do something, but you are too tired or do not feel strong enough – often used humorously
Every year / I resolve to eat better↗/ and do more exercise. However, every year, the spirit is willing↗, but the body is weak. ↘
每一年,我總是下定決心注意飲食,加強鍛鍊,但是每一年我都是心有餘而力不足。
be in good/high spirits興高采烈
= be excited and happy
Felix was still in high spirits↗/ after winning the race. ↘
Felix依然處於比賽獲勝後的高昂情緒中。
raise/lift sb’s spirits 振奮某人的情緒
= make someone happier
I really like the weather here. ↘ The warm morning sun↗/ lifts our spirits. ↘
我很喜歡這裡的天氣。早晨溫暖的陽光使我們精神為之一振。
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