earnestness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈɜː.nɪst.nəs/ us/ˈɝː.nɪst.nəs/
认真;有决心;郑重其事;诚挚
determination and seriousness, especially when this is without humour
Sincerity and earnestness are his strong points. 真诚和恳切是他的强项。
The affectionate earnestness of his manner gave the child confidence in him. 他深情的认真态度让孩子对他充满信心。
See: earnest
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- Eva described the sombre silence and earnestness of purpose shown by her students at examination time.
- I heard Marc speak, and I was impressed by his earnestness.
- His earnestness is always tempered by a sense of the absurd.