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英: ['ɜːnɪst]
adj. 认真的,热心的;重要的
n. 认真;定金;诚挚
n. (Earnest)人名;(英)欧内斯特
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词源分析: "earnest" 源自古英语单词 "eornost" 或 "eornest",意指“严肃、认真”。其根源可能与德语的 "ernst"(同样表示严肃)有关,暗示一种深思熟虑的态度。
历史背景: 该词在英语中首次出现可以追溯到15世纪,常用于文学作品中,强调某种情感或态度的真诚。
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特殊场合:在法律领域,"earnest" 常常用来强调合同中的诚意金(earnest money),即在交易中表明购买意图的资金。
She made an earnest request for assistance.
她诚恳地请求帮助。
His earnest efforts were recognized by the committee.
他的认真努力得到了委员会的认可。
They had an earnest discussion about the future of their project.
他们进行了关于项目未来的严肃讨论。
In an earnest tone, he apologized for his mistakes.
他以诚恳的语气为自己的错误道歉。
The politician's earnest speech moved many in the audience.
政治家的真诚演讲感动了许多听众。
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通过以上分析,学*者可以更全面地理解和运用 "earnest" 这个单词。
[PHRASE] If something is done or happens in earnest, it happens to a much greater extent and more seriously than before. 严肃地; 正式地
例:Campaigning will begin in earnest tomorrow.活动明天正式开始。
[ADJ] Earnest people are very serious and sincere in what they say or do, because they think that their actions and beliefs are important. 真挚的
例:Catherine was a pious, earnest woman.凯瑟琳是位虔诚、真挚的女子。