| 单词 | in earnest |
| 释义 | in earnest phrase See full dictionary entry for earnest 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 in earnest phrase See full dictionary entry for earnest 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 |
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