新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

earnest

英  [ˈɜːnɪst]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1真挚的

    Earnest people are very serious and sincere in what they say or do, because they think that their actions and beliefs are important.

    双语例句

    例:

    Catherine was a pious, earnest woman.

    凯瑟琳是位虔诚、真挚的女子。

    PHRASE. 习语
  • in earnest

    1严肃地 , 正式地

    If something is done or happens in earnest, it happens to a much greater extent and more seriously than before.

    近义词

    seriously

    双语例句

    例:

    Campaigning will begin in earnest tomorrow.

    活动明天正式开始。

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