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reverent

UK //ˈrev.ər.ənt//US //ˈrev.ɚ.ənt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'reverentem'(reverens的现在分词),意为‘敬畏的’,由 re-(表强调) + vereri(敬畏)构成。

adjective

❶ 表现出深深的尊敬或崇拜的态度,通常用于描述对神圣事物或重要人物的恭敬行为。

“The monks maintained a reverent silence during the ceremony.”

(僧侣们在仪式期间保持着虔诚的沉默。)

“She gave a reverent bow before entering the temple.”

(她在进入寺庙前恭敬地鞠了一躬。)

同义词:respectful, devout, pious, worshipful, deferential

常见短语

reverent attitude — 指对待某事或某人时表现出的恭敬态度,常见于宗教或正式场合。

“The students showed a reverent attitude toward the ancient artifacts.”

(学生们对这些古代文物表现出恭敬的态度。)

reverent silence — 因敬畏或尊重而保持的安静状态,多出现在庄严场合。

“A reverent silence fell over the audience as the speaker began.”

(当演讲者开始时,观众陷入肃静的沉默。)