genial
英 ['dʒiːnɪəl]
美 ['dʒinɪəl]
中文詞源
genial 歡快的，友好的來自genius, 守護精靈。引申詞義歡快的，友好的。
英文詞源
- genial (adj.)
- 1560s, "pertaining to marriage," from Latin genialis "pleasant, festive," literally "pertaining to marriage rites," from genius "guardian spirit" (see genius), with here perhaps a special sense of "tutelary deity of a married couple." Originally used in English in the Latin literal sense; meaning "cheerful, friendly" first recorded 1746. Related: Genially.
雙語例句
- 1. Orlando is a genial man.
- 奧蘭多是一位和藹可親的人.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
- 2. The latter's genial nature and dressy appearance pleased him.
- 杜洛埃為人和氣,衣著講究,這些都很合他的意.
來自英漢文學 - 嘉莉妹妹
- 3. He was a warm-hearted friend and genial host.
- 他是個熱心的朋友，也是友善待客的主人。
來自辭典例句
- 4. Bob was always genial and welcoming.
- 鮑勃總是那麽友善熱情。
來自辭典例句
- 5. His genial sufficiency was a taunt and a mockery to many.
- 他那麽和藹自滿的態度,許多人都認為是一種辱罵和嘲弄.
來自辭典例句