a.

1. 活泼的；生气勃勃的；猛烈的
   She put up a spirited defence of her government's policies.

   她积极地为她的政府的政策辩护。

2. （用以构成复合词）有……精神的；情绪……的；心地……的
   a mean-spirited man

   一个卑鄙的人

adj.

1. full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination.
2. [in combination] having a specified character or mood:
   a generous-spirited man.