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单词 earnest
释义

earnest

UK /ˈɜː(r)nɪst/

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    serious, determined, and meaning what you say

    an earnest young man

    earnest discussions

    Synonyms and related words

    Determined and ambitious

derived words
earnestly
Synonyms and related words

Determined and ambitious
earnestness
Synonyms and related words

Determination and ambition

earnest

US /ˈɜrnɪst/

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    serious, determined, and meaning what you say

    an earnest young man

    earnest discussions

    Synonyms and related words

    Determined and ambitious

derived words
earnestly
Synonyms and related words

Determined and ambitious
earnestness
Synonyms and related words

Determination and ambition

earnest

UK /ˈɜː(r)nɪst/


phrase
  • in earnest

    1. 1
      more seriously, or with more energy and determination than before

      She was crying in earnest now.

      After the rainy season, building work can begin in earnest.

      Synonyms and related words

      Determined and ambitious
    2. 2
      serious and meaning what you say

      When I said I wanted to help you, I was in earnest.

      Synonyms and related words

      Serious and humourless

earnest

US /ˈɜrnɪst/


phrase
  • in earnest

    1. 1
      more seriously, or with more energy and determination than before

      She was crying in earnest now.

      After the rainy season, building work can begin in earnest.

      Synonyms and related words

      Determined and ambitious
    2. 2
      serious and meaning what you say

      When I said I wanted to help you, I was in earnest.

      Synonyms and related words

      Serious and humorless
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