| 单词 | revere |
| 释义 | revere (once / 167 pages) 1v 2n Revere means that to respect someone so deeply that you almost worship them. Despite the size of the American military, the American people revere peacemakers like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi. Rock stars are revered by throngs of devoted fans. Revere is related to the words reverence ("to hold something in worshipful awe") and its opposite — irreverent. Reverence for the irreverent is actually possible. Howard Stern humor is often vulgar and absurdly irreverent yet his legions of fans and even some media analysts revere him and his ability to maintain a loyal audience. Revere is the perfect word when respect is not strong enough but worship seems a little too religious-sounding. WORD FAMILYrevere: revered, reverent, reveres, revering+/irreverence: irreverences/irreverent: irreverence, irreverently/reverence: reverenced, reverences, reverencing, reverential/reverent: irreverent, reverence, reverenter, reverently/reverential: reverentially USAGE EXAMPLESHe is a revered coach on a reservation where hoops are a cousin to religion. New York Times(Jan 01, 2017) Both offer snapshots in time for two revered musicians, and both toy with facts to upend biopic conventions. Los Angeles Times(Dec 29, 2016) We discussed at length the British and Italian choral traditions – he is very knowledgeable about the English choral tradition and reveres it greatly. The Guardian(Dec 29, 2016) 1 1v regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of Syn|Hypo|Hyper fear, reverence, venerate enshrine, saint hold sacred worshipshow devotion to (a deity) esteem, prise, prize, respect, value regard highly; think much of 2v love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol 2Syn|Hypo|Hyper hero-worship, idolise, idolize, worship drool over, slobber over envy without restraint adore love intensely n a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side Syn|Hyper revers lapel lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar Revere (once / 14719 pages) n WORD FAMILY Revere: Reveres USAGE EXAMPLESThe Angels on Friday signed Ben Revere to a one-year contract to be their top reserve across the outfield. Los Angeles Times(Dec 23, 2016) One of its most beloved tracks, “Paul Revere,” featured an 808 recorded backwards. Slate(Dec 16, 2016) Until the Nationals called up Turner last season, they used a combination of Ben Revere and Michael A. Taylor in center. Washington Post(Dec 07, 2016) n American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818) Syn|Exp Paul Revere American Revolutionary leader a nationalist leader in the American Revolution and in the creation of the United States silver-worker, silversmith, silverworkersomeone who makes or repairs articles of silver |
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