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kindly是什么意思

kindly

英 ['kaɪndlɪ] 美 ['kaɪndli]
  • adv. 亲切地;温和地;仁慈地
  • adj. 亲切的;和蔼的;体贴的;爽快的

英文词源


kindly (adj.)
early 14c., from Old English gecyndelic "natural, innate; suitable, lawful;" see kind (adj.) + -ly (1). Related: Kindliness.
kindly (adv.)
"with kind feelings," Old English gecyndelice; see kind (adj.) -ly (2).

双语例句


1. He was a stern critic but an extremely kindly man.
他是个苛刻的批评家,但却是个非常善良的人。

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2. She did not take kindly to being offered advice.
她不喜欢别人给她提建议。

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3. He had very kindly asked me to the cocktail party that evening.
他很客气地邀请我参加那晚的鸡尾酒会。

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4. He doesn't take kindly to suggestions that he is over the hill.
他不爱听别人说他风光不再。

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5. "You seem tired this morning, Jenny," she said kindly.
“你今天早上看上去很累,珍妮,”她关切地说。

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