earnest
翻译
认真的, 真诚的, 诚挚的
例句
He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.
他认真地尝试解决那个问题。
She has an earnest desire to help others.
她有帮助他人的真诚愿望。
They were in earnest conversation.
他们在进行认真的交谈。
语法模式
an earnest ((noun)) 真诚的(名词) He gave an earnest apology.
in earnest 认真地 They began to work in earnest.
近义词
Synonyms: sincere, serious, solemn; Antonyms: flippant, frivolous
词源
源自古英语“eornost”，意为“严肃，热情”。与德语单词“Ernst”有关。
记忆技巧
把“earn-est”想象成某人尽其“earn-est”（最大努力）来表现真诚。