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admiration

UK //ˌæd.mɪˈreɪ.ʃən//US //ˌæd.məˈreɪ.ʃən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'admiratio',意为'惊奇'或'钦佩',后通过法语进入英语。

noun

❶ 对某人或某事物感到深深的喜爱和尊敬,通常因为其品质、成就或行为令人印象深刻。

“She looked at him with admiration for his courage.”

(她带着钦佩的目光看着他,因为他的勇气。)

“His talent earned him the admiration of his peers.”

(他的才华赢得了同行的钦佩。)

同义词:respect, esteem, appreciation

常见短语

in admiration of — 表示对某人或某事物的钦佩或赞赏,常用于表达对优秀品质或成就的认可。

“They stood in admiration of the beautiful sunset.”

(他们站在那里,欣赏着美丽的日落。)