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patiently

UK/'peɪʃntli/US/'peiʃәntli/
B2

Definitions

adv.

In a calm, tolerant way, without complaint

耐心地,有耐性地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
patientfeel, suffer, experience; (in compounds) disease
+
-lyin the manner of
=patiently

patient + -ly = adverb: in a patient manner.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She waited patiently for her turn.

  • 2.

    He explained the rules patiently, again and again.

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