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Devout Religious Sports Describe Fans Adj Graded 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词 N

英语单词 devout
英美音标 [di'vaut]
中文释义 adj.虔敬的,诚恳的
vocabulary简明 To be devout is to be deeply devoted to one's religion or to another belief, cause, or way of life. If you're reading this, you're probably a devout believer in improving your vocabulary.
vocabulary扩展 Devout is often used to describe religious individuals, but this word also pop ups in the context of sports fans — a fact that may shed some light on the role of sports in today's society. However, while it's usually acceptable for a devout individual to miss work for religious holidays, devout sports fans have a tougher time convincing their boss to let them off for the big game.
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]虔诚的;虔敬的 A devout person has deep religious beliefs.
  [the N]
  • She was a devout Christian...

    她是一个虔诚的基督徒。

  • His devout Catholicism appeals to ordinary people.

    他对天主教的虔诚信仰感染了普通民众。

  • The devout are people who are devout.(总称)虔诚的信徒
    • ...priests instructing the devout.

      向虔诚的信徒讲授教义的牧师

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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]衷心的;坚定的;坚决的 If you describe someone as a devout supporter or a devout opponent of something, you mean that they support it enthusiastically or oppose it strongly.
  [ADJ n]
  • ...devout Marxists.

    坚定的马克思主义者

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