dutiful

UK //ˈdjuːtɪf(ə)l//US //ˈduːtɪf(ə)l//

词源

源自中古英语 'dewe'（义务）与后缀 '-ful'（充满…的），最早可追溯至14世纪，表示'充满责任感的'。

❶ 形容人尽职尽责、顺从守规的，通常指对职责、义务或上级要求表现出认真负责的态度。

“She was a dutiful daughter who always cared for her elderly parents.”

（她是个孝顺的女儿，总是照顾年迈的父母。）

“The soldier gave a dutiful salute to his commanding officer.”

（士兵向指挥官恭敬地敬礼。）

同义词:conscientious, obedient, responsible

dutiful son/daughter — 指孝顺的子女，特指那些对父母履行责任、表现出尊敬和关爱的孩子。

“In traditional Chinese culture, being a dutiful son is highly valued.”