genial

英 ['dʒiːnɪəl] 美 ['dʒinɪəl]
  • adj. 亲切的,友好的;和蔼的;适宜的
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genial 欢快的,友好的

来自genius, 守护精灵。引申词义欢快的,友好的。

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.
1. Orlando is a genial man.
奥兰多是一位和蔼可亲的人.

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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.

来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹

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。

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4. Bob was always genial and welcoming.
鲍勃总是那么友善热情。

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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.

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