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patiently

UK //ˈpeɪʃəntli//US //ˈpeɪʃəntli//

词源

源自拉丁语 'patientia'(耐心),通过古法语 'pacient' 进入英语,后缀 '-ly' 构成副词形式。

adverb

❶ 以耐心地方式,指长时间等待或处理事情时不急躁、不抱怨的态度。

“She waited patiently for her turn at the doctor's office.”

(她在医生办公室耐心地等待轮到自己。)

“The teacher explained the problem patiently to the confused student.”

(老师耐心地向困惑的学生解释这个问题。)

同义词:calmly, tolerantly, persistently, steadfastly, uncomplainingly

常见短语

wait patiently — 耐心等待,指在等待某事发生时保持冷静和不急躁的态度。

“Children must learn to wait patiently for their birthday presents.”

(孩子们必须学会耐心等待他们的生日礼物。)