admire
verb [ T ] uk/ədˈmaɪər/ us/ədˈmaɪr/
B1 欣赏；羡慕
to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at
We stood for a few moments, admiring the view. 我们驻足了一会儿，欣赏美丽的景色。
I was just admiring your jacket, Delia. 我只是在欣赏你的夹克衫，迪莉娅，没别的。
B2 钦佩;赞赏
to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour
I admired him for his determination. 我很钦佩他坚毅的性格。
I really admire people who can work in such difficult conditions. 我实在是很钦佩那些能在如此艰苦的条件下工作的人。
- More examples
- I admire her forthright way of dealing with people.
- Susannah put down the paintbrush and stood back to admire her handiwork.
- You have to admire the artistry of her novels.
- He flexed his muscles so that everyone could admire them.
- They stopped at the top of the hill to admire the scenery.