zeitgeist

n.the spirit of the time; the spirit characteristic of an age or generation

1. The 1960s in America were defined by the counterculture movement, which was a clear expression of the zeitgeist of that era.
   20世纪60年代的美国由反文化运动定义，这清晰地表现了那个时代的时代精神。
2. The novel captures the zeitgeist of the post-war era, reflecting the anxiety and disillusionment felt by many.
   这本小说捕捉了战后时代的时代精神，反映了许多人所感受到的焦虑和幻灭。
3. The music of the 1980s, with its bold synthesizers and new wave influences, perfectly encapsulated the zeitgeist of that decade.
   80年代的音乐，以其大胆的合成器和新潮浪潮的影响，完美地概括了那个十年的时代精神。
4. The film is a snapshot of the zeitgeist of the 1990s, filled with themes of disillusionment and rebellion against the establishment.
   这部电影是90年代时代精神的缩影，充满了幻灭和反抗体制的主题。