pious
[ˈpaɪəs]
adj.
虔诚的,信神的;
伪善的;
尽责的,孝敬的;
可赞的,好心的;
例句:
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What we need is not manifestos of pious intentions, but real action.
我们需要的不是善意但难以实现的宣言,而是实际行动。
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Moderate vs extremist Many rebel fighters are deeply pious.
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His attitude is compassionate without being pious.
他的态度是真心实意的同情。
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Ella was a pious, earnest woman.
埃拉是个虔诚、认真的女人。
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Higginson, the radical, was a pious man.
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Jane developed into an intelligent and pious woman.
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