unfeigned
UK/.ʌn'feind/US
GREC2
释义
adj.
Genuine and sincere; not pretended
真诚的,发自内心的,毫无虚假的
词根拆分
词根派生un-(不)+ feigned(假装的)= 不是装的,因而完全真心。一个「假」词加否定,落到了「由衷」:unfeigned joy(真挚的喜悦)、unfeigned gratitude(发自肺腑的感激)。
词根 feign 还连着 4 个词使用指南
正式且偏书面,常见于较古或正式礼仪英语。几乎总修饰情感名词:unfeigned delight(由衷的高兴)、unfeigned admiration(真心的钦佩)、unfeigned sorrow(真切的悲伤)。
例句
- 1.
She greeted the old friend with unfeigned delight.
她以由衷的喜悦迎接这位老友。
- 2.
His thanks were warm and clearly unfeigned.
他的感谢热忱而显然真挚。
- 3.
There was unfeigned admiration in the crowd's applause.
人群的掌声里满是真心的钦佩。