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grounded

UK //ˈɡraʊndɪd//US //ˈɡraʊndɪd//

词源

源自中古英语 'grounden',意为'使接触地面',后引申为'限制活动'和'性格稳重'的含义。

adjective

❶ 指人性格稳重、踏实,能够理性看待事物,不轻易被情绪或外界影响。常用于形容成熟、可靠的品质。

“Despite her fame, she remains a very grounded person.”

(尽管她很有名,但她依然是个非常踏实的人。)

“His grounded attitude helps him make wise decisions.”

(他稳重的态度帮助他做出明智的决定。)

❶ 指被限制外出或活动,通常作为惩罚手段,比如父母禁止孩子出门。

“My parents grounded me for a week because I broke the rules.”

(我父母因为我违反规定,罚我一周不准出门。)

“He was grounded after coming home late.”

(他因为回家太晚被禁足了。)

同义词:practical, down-to-earth, sensible, level-headed

常见短语

stay grounded — 保持冷静和理性,不被成功或外界影响冲昏头脑。

“No matter how successful you become, always stay grounded.”

(无论你多么成功,都要保持踏实和理性。)