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wholesome

UK //ˈhəʊl.səm//US //ˈhoʊl.səm//

词源

源自中古英语 'hoolsom',由 'whole'(完整的)和 '-some'(具有...性质的)组成,最初意为'促进健康的'。

adjective

❶ 形容事物有益健康或促进身心健康的,通常指食物、活动或环境等对人有积极影响。

“Eating wholesome food is important for maintaining good health.”

(吃健康的食物对保持身体健康很重要。)

“She leads a wholesome lifestyle with regular exercise and balanced meals.”

(她过着健康的生活方式,定期锻炼并均衡饮食。)

❶ 形容人或行为正直、善良,给人带来安全感和舒适感。

“He has a wholesome personality that makes people trust him easily.”

(他性格正直,让人很容易信任他。)

“The movie tells a wholesome story about friendship and kindness.”

(这部电影讲述了一个关于友谊和善良的温馨故事。)

同义词:healthy, nutritious, beneficial, uplifting, virtuous

常见短语

wholesome entertainment — 指内容健康、适合全家观看或参与的娱乐活动,通常不含暴力或不适宜的内容。

“The festival offers wholesome entertainment for all ages.”

(这个节日为所有年龄段的人提供健康的娱乐活动。)