ernest

UK //ˈɜːnɪst//US //ˈɜːrnɪst//

词源

源自中古英语 'ernest'，来自古英语 'eornost'，意为‘严肃’或‘认真’，可能与古高地德语 'ernust' 相关。

❶ 形容人或态度非常认真、严肃，通常指对某事表现出真诚和坚定的态度。

“He gave an earnest speech about the importance of education.”

（他发表了一场关于教育重要性的认真演讲。）

“She looked at him with earnest eyes, hoping he would understand.”

（她用认真的眼神看着他，希望他能理解。）

同义词:sincere, serious, genuine, determined

❶ 指一种真诚或严肃的态度，也可以指作为承诺或保证的象征性物品。

“He spoke with great earnest about his future plans.”

（他非常认真地谈论了他的未来计划。）

“She accepted the ring as an earnest of his love.”

（她接受了戒指作为他爱的象征。）

同义词:pledge, token, guarantee, commitment

in earnest — 表示开始认真或严肃地做某事，不再只是尝试或玩笑。

“After years of preparation, he began his career in earnest.”