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Tinanam0102 Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

spirit or a spirit

Hi teachers,

I just want you to have a spirit in whatever you're doing.

How would you say it?

Thanks
  

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Without the article. I just want you to have spirit in whatever you're doing. It would sound more natural if you replace "spirit" with "enthusiasm".

— Vorpar

  • Without the article.
  • I just want you to have spirit in whatever you're doing.
  • It would sound more natural if you replace "spirit" with "enthusiasm".
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Without the article.

I just want you to have spirit in whatever you're doing.

It would sound more natural if you replace "spirit" with "enthusiasm".
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Hi Vorpar,

Thanks for helping.

1. Does 'a spirit' (with article) mean 'a ghost"?

2. He didn't approach the work in / with the right spirit. (From dictionary)
Am I using it right below? (About the attitude?)

I'm so sorry we chose A company over yours to work with because our superviser think your comany simply lacks the right spirit for this
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1. Yes, but not commonly used in casual AmE.

2. Looks correct to me.

3. The meaning changes: "lacks the right spirit" = the correct attitude, "lacks the spirit" = doesn't have commitment/energy.
This is how I would read it, others may get a different impression.

I'm so sorry we chose A company over yours to work with, because our s
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Hi Vorpar,

Thanks alot for helping.

TN
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