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genuine

🇬🇧 UK/'dʒenjʊɪn/🇺🇸 US/'dʒenjuin/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

adj.

Real and exactly what it appears to be; not fake or pretended; sincere and honest.

真正的,真实的;真诚的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
genbirth, produce, kind
+
uconnector
+
ineof, relating to, resembling
=genuine

Common Collocations

  • 1.genuine interest真诚的兴趣
  • 2.genuine concern真诚的关怀
  • 3.genuine leather真皮

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her concern for others is genuine and heartfelt.

  • 2.

    The vintage watch is genuine and worth a significant amount of money.

  • 3.

    Her genuine concern for others made her a beloved teacher.

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