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devout adj.虔敬的,诚恳的 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. 1[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2[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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[di'vaut] 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. ★☆☆☆☆

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.
柯林斯星级	★☆☆☆☆
柯林斯解释	1 [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 2 [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

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