| 单词 | earnest |
| 释义 | earnest (ɜːʳnɪst ) 1. in earnest phrase If something is done or happens in earnest, it happens to a much greater extent and more seriously than before. Campaigning will begin in earnest tomorrow. The two countries can finally start negotiating in earnest about issues of mutual concern. Synonyms: seriously, resolutely, earnestly, wholeheartedly 2. adjective Earnest people are very serious and sincere in what they say or do, because they think that their actions and beliefs are important. Ella was a pious, earnest woman. His expression is as earnest when he smiles as when he is arguing. Despite their earnest efforts, they still struggle to win support. Synonyms: serious, keen, grave, intense earnestness uncountable noun He was admired by many for his earnestness. Synonyms: seriousness, resolution, passion, enthusiasm Synonyms: determination, resolve, urgency, zeal 3. in earnest phrase If you are in earnest, you are sincere in what you are doing and saying. It presented in satirical terms points made in earnest by Catholic writers. No one could tell whether he was in earnest or in jest. Synonyms: genuine, serious, sincere, honest Collocations: earnest attempt It's really the televisual equivalent of storm chasing, rather than an earnest attempt at enlightenment. Times, Sunday Times In the meantime, someone from our church got wind we were interviewing elsewhere, despite our earnest attempts to keep it quiet. Christianity Today Earnest attempts at pulling off the complicated choreography then flooded the net, as did an array of novelty performances. Times, Sunday Times Beguiling from a distance, they vanish in response to any earnest attempts to grasp them. The Times Literary Supplement Others, though, made appallingly earnest attempts to fit into the orchestral tradition. Globe and Mail And to round the day off, they'll probably have an earnest discussion about politics. The Sun The book's half-century will be marked by seminars and earnest discussion that rereading suggests it thoroughly deserves. Times, Sunday Times Attend earnest discussion groups on alleviating poverty and bankrolling infrastructure projects. Times, Sunday Times But tents are not only for earnest discussion. Times, Sunday Times At any given moment between the hours of 8am and 8pm the conference fringe will be hosting earnest discussion of the pressing issues of the hour. Times, Sunday Times It represented an earnest effort to enter the enterprise computer market and it was also relatively cheaper than similar machines released by its competitors. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The highest priority was developing heavy industry, but an earnest effort to collectivize farming also was begun. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite earnest effort, it was not confirmed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The school authorities are always making earnest efforts to promote excellence in all the aforesaid sports and games. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite earnest efforts, the work began to decline after 1855 under the pressure of continual political turmoil. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Encourage real sharing and earnest prayer by modeling it yourself and thanking people who open up. Christianity Today But we converted our anxiety into earnest prayer energy. Christianity Today It's okay to have earnest prayers, fiery prayers, fervent prayers. Christianity Today My most earnest prayers are hers to the uttermost and to the last. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She co-founded it because she wanted to bring a more relaxed, social element to a world that can be overly earnest. Times, Sunday Times Think eco-festival hodgepodge, with work that ranged from the overly earnest to just plain silly. Times,Sunday Times On one hand, you could take this overly earnest patriotic drama extremely seriously. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 真挚的 Japanese: まじめな |
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