December 22, 2016　    =========

☆  dynamic  活動的な          

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Someone who is dynamic is full of energy or full of new ideas. Do you know anyone you would describe as dynamic? I have a neighbor who I often run with who is full of energy, but I’m not sure that I would describe her as dynamic, I think in her case I would say she is energetic.

Even as a native speaker, I’m not really sure why I would say she is energetic rather than dynamic – my dictionary lists them as having the same meaning. However, I think the difference is that someone who is dynamic has a lot of enthusiasm and determination. In the case of my neighbor she has a lot of energy and is very active, so therefore I feel she is energetic rather than dynamic.

Of course, it might be because Batman and Robin are called the “Dynamic Duo” so perhaps my image of dynamic is related to superheroes, not real people!!

Bye,

Chris