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praiseworthy

UK //ˈpreɪzˌwɜːði//US //ˈpreɪzˌwɜːrði//

词源

源自中古英语,由praise(赞扬)和worthy(值得的)组合而成,字面意为“值得赞扬的”。

adjective

❶ 值得表扬的,指行为或品质高尚、值得称赞和认可,常用于正式场合或书面表达。

“Her dedication to charity work is truly praiseworthy.”

(她对慈善事业的奉献精神确实值得称赞。)

“The firefighters' bravery was praiseworthy during the rescue mission.”

(消防员在救援任务中表现出的勇敢值得赞扬。)

同义词:commendable, laudable, admirable

常见短语

praiseworthy achievement — 值得称赞的成就,指通过努力或才能取得的显著成果,通常用于正式评价或表彰场合。

“Winning the science fair was a praiseworthy achievement for the young inventor.”

(赢得科学展览会对这位年轻发明家来说是一项值得称赞的成就。)