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piety

UK //ˈpaɪəti//US //ˈpaɪəti//

词源

源自拉丁语 'pietas',意为‘虔诚’或‘孝顺’,后通过古法语 'pieté' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 虔诚,指对宗教信仰的深切敬意和忠诚,表现为遵守宗教仪式、道德规范等行为。

“Her piety was evident in her daily prayers and charitable acts.”

(她的虔诚体现在每日的祈祷和慈善行为中。)

“The monk's piety inspired many people in the village.”

(这位僧侣的虔诚激励了村里的许多人。)

❶ 孝顺,指对父母或长辈的尊敬和关爱,表现为顺从和照顾的行为。

“Filial piety is an important value in many Asian cultures.”

(孝顺是许多亚洲文化中的重要价值观。)

“He demonstrated his piety by taking care of his elderly parents.”

(他通过照顾年迈的父母来表现他的孝顺。)

同义词:devotion, reverence, faithfulness

常见短语

filial piety — 孝顺,特指子女对父母的尊敬和照顾,是儒家文化中的重要概念。

“Filial piety is deeply rooted in Chinese tradition.”

(孝顺深深植根于中国的传统中。)