Definition
跃跃欲试 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) that literally means 'leaping and eager to try.' It describes someone who is very excited and impatient to try something new or take on a challenge. The image is of a person practically jumping up and down with anticipation. It's a vivid way to say 'can't wait to give it a shot.'
idiom
to be eager to have a tryto itch to have a go
Examples
- ，跃跃欲试。Kàndào xīn yóuxì, tā yuè yuè yù shì.Seeing the new game, he was eager to try it.
- 跃跃欲试，。Tóngxuémen dōu yuè yuè yù shì, zhǔnbèi cānjiā bǐsài.The classmates were all eager to try, preparing to join the competition.
- 跃跃欲试，。Wǒ zǎo jiù yuè yuè yù shì le, jīntiān zhōngyú yǒu jīhuì.I've been itching to try for a long time; today I finally have the chance.
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