记忆方法
将“genial”与“jealous”进行对比记忆。想象一个“jealous”（嫉妒）的人因为某些原因变得“genial”（亲切）了，可能是出于友好或是礼貌的需要，从而记住“genial”的含义是友好的、和蔼的。
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词族 · genial
词形变化
派生词
中文词源
genial 欢快的，友好的
来自genius, 守护精灵。引申词义欢快的，友好的。
英语词源
- genial (adj.)
- 1560s, "pertaining to marriage," from Latin genialis "pleasant, festive," literally "pertaining to marriage rites," from genius "guardian spirit" (see genius), with here perhaps a special sense of "tutelary deity of a married couple." Originally used in English in the Latin literal sense; meaning "cheerful, friendly" first recorded 1746. Related: Genially.
权威例句
- 1. Orlando is a genial man.
- 奥兰多是一位和蔼可亲的人.
- 2. The latter's genial nature and dressy appearance pleased him.
- 杜洛埃为人和气,衣着讲究,这些都很合他的意.
- 3. He was a warm-hearted friend and genial host.
- 他是个热心的朋友，也是友善待客的主人。
- 4. Bob was always genial and welcoming.
- 鲍勃总是那么友善热情。
- 5. His genial sufficiency was a taunt and a mockery to many.
- 他那么和蔼自满的态度,许多人都认为是一种辱骂和嘲弄.