pious
US /ˈpaɪ.əs/
UK /ˈpaɪ.əs/
形容词
1.
虔诚的, 笃信的
deeply religious; devout
示例:
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She is a pious woman who attends church every Sunday.
她是一个每周日都去教堂的虔诚女人。
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His pious devotion to his faith was evident in his daily life.
他对信仰的虔诚体现在他的日常生活中。
2.
虚伪的, 假装的
making a hypocritical display of virtue
示例:
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He made a pious show of concern, but I knew he didn't truly care.
他装出一副虔诚关心的样子，但我知道他并不真正关心。
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His constant pious pronouncements began to annoy everyone.
他那些没完没了的虔诚言论开始惹恼所有人。