1650s, "powerful in operation," from Greek energetikos "active," from energein "to work, be in action, act upon" (see energy). Of persons, "active," in English from 1796 (energetical "operative" is from c. 1600; from 1630s as "full of energy," while energical is attested from 1560s). Related: Energetically.
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1. We look for applicants who are numerate, computer-literate and energetic self-starters.
我们对求职者的要求是具备运算能力，熟练使用电脑，精力充沛而且工作积极主动。
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2. British history of the 19th century is peopled by energetic reformers.
19世纪英国史上积极改革者层出不穷。
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3. Aaron Copland was an energetic promoter of American music.
阿伦·科普兰从来都是美国音乐的积极倡导者。
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4. He was hardworking and energetic.
他工作努力，精力充沛。
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5. This revolutionary expansion required energetic nation-building policies.
