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-derivedpatientfeel, 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.