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单词 generous
释义 generous

generous /ˈdʒen.ər.əs/ aep /-ɚ-/

adjective (CHARACTER)
B1 willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected: » a very generous man» [+ to infinitive] It was most generous of you to lend me the money.» She's been very generous with her time.» There's a generous (= kinder than deserved) review of the book in today's newspaper.Thesaurus+: ↑Generous and charitable , ↑Charity organizationsgenerously /-li/ adverb
B2» Please give generously to Children in Need.» The jacket is very generously cut.Thesaurus+: ↑Generous and charitable , ↑Charity organizationsThesaurus+: ↑Plenty and abundantWord Builder:Nouns: generosityAdjectives: generousAdverbs: generously
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Extra Examples:» The public's response to the crisis appeal was generous and compassionate.» His mother is one generous woman.» John Herschel was an urbane, kindly and generous man.» She's a really sweet person and she's generous to a fault.» The charity will go under unless a generous donor can be found within the next few months.
adjective (SIZE)
C1 larger than usual or expected: » a generous slice of cake» a generous pay increaseThesaurus+: ↑Plenty and abundantgenerously /-li/ adverb
B2» Please give generously to Children in Need.» The jacket is very generously cut.Thesaurus+: ↑Generous and charitable , ↑Charity organizationsThesaurus+: ↑Plenty and abundant
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