
好词典

源自中古英语 swetnesse,由 sweet(甜) + -ness(名词后缀)构成,最早可追溯至古英语 swētnes。
❶ 甜味,指食物或饮料中糖分带来的愉悦味道。也常用于比喻性格温和、讨人喜欢的特质。
“The sweetness of the mango made it her favorite fruit.”
(芒果的甜味使它成为她最爱的水果。)
“Her smile had a natural sweetness that charmed everyone.”
(她的笑容带着自然的甜美,让每个人都着迷。)
sweetness and light — 形容和谐愉快的氛围或性格,常指表面上的美好状态。
“Their relationship appeared to be all sweetness and light, but they argued in private.”
(他们的关系表面和谐美好,但私下却会争吵。)