admiration

• n. 钦佩；赞赏；羡慕；赞美

英文词源

admiration (n.)

early 15c., "wonder," from Middle French admiration (14c.) or directly from Latin admirationem (nominative admiratio) "a wondering at, admiration," noun of state from past participle stem of admirari "admire," from ad- "at" (see ad-) + mirari "to wonder," from mirus "wonderful" (see miracle). The sense has weakened steadily since 16c.

双语例句

1. She is full of admiration for the head and teachers.

她对校长和教师们满心钦佩。

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2. The paintings she produced in those months won undivided admiration.

她那几个月里创作的画作备受推崇。

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3. He won admiration for his forensic skills in cross-examining ministers.

他在盘问几位部长时表现出的问案技巧为他赢得了赞赏。

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4. He ducked his head to hide his admiration.

他低下头以掩饰他的仰慕之情。

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5. Her athleticism drew the admiration of the crowd.

她的运动才能令众人赞叹不已。

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