earnest
US /ˈɝː.nɪst/
UK /ˈɜː.nɪst/
形容词
认真的, 诚挚的
resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction
示例:
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He made an earnest attempt to apologize.
他认真地尝试道歉。
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Her earnest gaze made me feel uncomfortable.
她认真的目光让我感到不舒服。
名词
预兆, 保证
a thing intended as a token of what is to come
示例:
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The small gift was an earnest of his future intentions.
这份小礼物是他未来意图的预兆。
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This initial payment serves as an earnest of our commitment.
这笔首付款是我们承诺的保证。
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