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loveliness

UK //ˈlʌvlinəs//US //ˈlʌvlinəs//

词源

源自中古英语,由lovely(可爱的)加名词后缀-ness构成,最早记录于14世纪。

noun

❶ 指人或事物具有的令人愉悦、喜爱的美好特质,通常用来形容外貌、性格或氛围的吸引力。

“The loveliness of the sunset took our breath away.”

(日落的美丽让我们惊叹不已。)

“Her loveliness wasn't just in her appearance, but also in her kindness.”

(她的可爱不仅在于外表,还在于她的善良。)

同义词:beauty, charm, attractiveness, grace, prettiness

常见短语

sheer loveliness — 强调某事物极其美丽或迷人,常用于表达对纯粹美感的赞叹。

“The sheer loveliness of the mountain view made us stop and stare.”

(山景的绝美让我们停下脚步凝视。)