pious

英 ['paɪəs] 美 ['paɪəs]
  • adj. 虔诚的;敬神的;可嘉的;尽责的

助记提示


1. pious <=> piety.

双语例句


1. What we need is not manifestos of pious intentions, but real action.
我们需要的不是善意但难以实现的宣言,而是实际行动。

来自柯林斯例句

2. His attitude is compassionate without being pious.
他的态度是真心实意的同情。

来自柯林斯例句

3. Ella was a pious, earnest woman.
埃拉是个虔诚、认真的女人。

来自柯林斯例句

4. Such reforms seem likely to remain little more than pious hopes.
这类改革可能只是画饼充饥而已。

来自《权威词典》

5. Alexander is a pious follower of the faith.
亚历山大是个虔诚的信徒.

来自《简明英汉词典》

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