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fullness

UK //ˈfʊlnəs//US //ˈfʊlnəs//

词源

源自中古英语 'fulnesse',由形容词 'full'(古英语 'full')加名词后缀 '-ness' 构成,最终可追溯至原始日耳曼语词根。

noun

❶ 指物体被完全填满或占据的状态,常用于描述容器、空间或身体饱腹感等物理上的充实感。

“The fullness of the moon made the night brighter.”

(满月的光辉让夜晚更加明亮。)

“She felt a pleasant fullness after the hearty meal.”

(饱餐一顿后,她感到一种愉悦的饱足感。)

❶ 表示情感或体验的丰富性和完整性,如生活的充实或关系的圆满。

“He spoke about the fullness of life in his retirement.”

(他谈到了退休后生活的充实感。)

“The novel explores the fullness of human emotions.”

(这部小说探讨了人类情感的丰富性。)

同义词:completeness, abundance, plenitude, satiety, richness

常见短语

in the fullness of time — 表示某事最终会在适当的时候发生或变得清晰,强调自然发展和等待的过程。

“In the fullness of time, all secrets will be revealed.”

(随着时间的推移,所有的秘密终将揭晓。)

fullness of heart — 形容内心充满强烈的情感,通常指爱、感激或幸福等积极情绪。

“She spoke with fullness of heart about her family's support.”

(她满心感激地谈论着家人的支持。)