hearten/ˈhɑ:tn; `hɑrtn/ v[Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态]make (sb) feel cheerful and encouraged 使（某人）欢欣鼓舞 We are much heartened by the latest developments. 最近的事态发展使我们受到很大的鼓舞.
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