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  3. /unalloyed

unalloyed

UK/ʌnə'lɒɪd/US/.ʌnә'lɒid/
B1

Definitions

adj.

Pure and unmixed; complete and unreserved (esp. of feelings)

纯粹的、不掺杂的;(尤指情感)完全的、毫无保留的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
un-not, reversal
+
alloyother, another
+
-edpast tense / completed
=unalloyed

un- (not) + alloy (mix in) + -ed: not mixed with anything — pure.

Root lig still carries 18 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.unalloyed joy纯粹的喜悦
  • 2.unalloyed pleasure十足的愉悦
  • 3.unalloyed happiness毫无杂念的幸福
  • 4.unalloyed success彻底的成功

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The news was greeted with unalloyed delight.

  • 2.

    It was a moment of unalloyed happiness.

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