单词 | pious |
释义 | piousBrE /ˈpaɪəs/ NAmE /ˈpaɪəs/ adjective having or showing a deep respect for God and religion 虔诚的;虔敬的SYN devout◆ pious acts 虔诚之举OPP impious ➡ see also piety(disapproving ) pretending to be religious , moral or good in order to impress other people 道貌岸然的;伪善的;假正经的SYN sanctimonious◆ pious sentiments 虚情假意~hope something that you want to happen but is unlikely to be achieved 可望而不可即的;难以实现的◆ Such reforms seem likely to remain little more than pious hopes . 这类改革可能只是画饼充饥而已。▸ pi·ous·lyBrE /ˈpaɪəsli/ NAmE /ˈpaɪəsli/ adverb |
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