naivety
UK/nɑ:'i:vti/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The quality of being naive; lack of worldly experience.
天真，幼稚；缺乏世故。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivednaiveborn, birth
+
-tystate, quality, condition
=naivety
naive + -ty (state) = "the state of being naive." Also spelled naïveté in more French-flavored writing.
Common Collocations
- 1.youthful naivety青春的天真
- 2.political naivety政治上的幼稚
- 3.sheer naivety纯粹的天真
Example Sentences
- 1.
He smiled at the youthful naivety of her plan.
- 2.
It would be naivety to expect a quick fix.