A go-getter is a person who pushes hard for what they want.

A go-getter go-getter這個詞 is指 a person who pushes hard for what they want為了自己想要的東西很努力去爭取的人。

They have a lot of energy, they do not wait for someone to hand them a chance, and people often say they will “get somewhere” — meaning they will do well in work or in life. You hear this a lot in American English, especially about jobs: a boss may like a go-getter.

They have a lot of energy他們精力充沛, they do not wait for someone to hand them a chance不會等別人把機會送上門, and people often say they will “get somewhere”人們常說他們會「闖出一片天」 — meaning they will do well in work or in life意思是他們在工作或人生中會有成就。 You hear this a lot in American English這個詞在美式英文裡很常聽到, especially about jobs尤其是講工作的時候: a boss may like a go-getter老闆可能會喜歡這種積極進取的人。

It is usually a compliment. Though actually, some people say it with a little roll of the eyes, as if this person never sits still and cares a bit too much about winning.

It is usually a compliment這通常是稱讚。 Though actually不過實際上, some people say it with a little roll of the eyes有些人講這個詞時會翻個白眼, as if this person never sits still and cares a bit too much about winning好像在說這個人靜不下來、又太在意輸贏。

It is informal. You would not put it in a very stiff letter.

It is informal這是口語用法。 You would not put it in a very stiff letter你不會把它寫進很正式的信裡。

The describing word for the same idea is go-getting.

The describing word for the same idea表達同樣意思的形容詞 is go-getting叫做 go-getting。