1. | 达到目的的;有成效的achieving your aims or what was intended |
They were successful in winning the contract. 他们终于争取到了那份合同。 | |
I wasn't very successful at keeping the news secret. 我没能把这条消息严格保密。 | |
We congratulated them on the successful completion of the project. 我们祝贺他们项目顺利完成。 |
2. | 获得成功的;有成就的having become popular and/or made a lot of money |
The play was very successful on Broadway. 那部剧在百老汇大获成功。 | |
a successful actor 走红的演员 | |
The company has had another successful year. 公司又度过了一个兴旺发达之年。 |