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reverently

UK //ˈrev.ər.ənt.li//US //ˈrev.ɚ.ənt.li//

词源

源自拉丁语 'reverentia'(敬意),通过古法语 'reverent' 进入英语,后缀 '-ly' 构成副词。

adverb

❶ 以恭敬或崇敬的方式行事或表达,通常用于宗教场合或对重要人物、事物的态度。

“The monks walked reverently around the ancient temple.”

(僧侣们恭敬地绕着古庙行走。)

“She held the family heirloom reverently in her hands.”

(她双手恭敬地捧着家族传家宝。)

同义词:respectfully, devoutly, piously, solemnly

常见短语

speak reverently — 以充满敬意的语气谈论某人或某事,常用于宗教或正式场合。

“The priest spoke reverently about the sacred texts.”

(牧师以恭敬的语气谈论经文。)