单词 | admirable |
释义 | admirable (ædmɪrəbəl ) adjective An admirable quality or action is one that deserves to be praised and admired. Beyton is an admirable character. The film tells its story with admirable economy. Synonyms: praiseworthy, good, great [informal], fine admirably (ædmɪrəbli ) adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective/adverb] Peter had dealt admirably with the sudden questions about Keith. Johnstone's research is admirably wide-ranging. Collocations: admirable character He was an admirable character. Times, Sunday Times His admirable character and good actions win him approval and friendship at the highest levels of society. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The novel begins with one of the least admirable characters, who gets around a lot without ever achieving his goals. The Times Literary Supplement On the contrary, they are frequently depicted in a very unflattering light, although there are others who are shown as more sympathetic and admirable characters. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 While an admirable goal, it was not practical politics. Times, Sunday Times It was a bold and admirable goal. Times, Sunday Times This was an admirable goal. Times, Sunday Times It was obvious their questioning by police and a social worker was of admirable quality. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He sees it as an admirable quality, which it is to some degree. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Normally that's an admirable quality. Times, Sunday Times (2008) While letting it all hang out might be an admirable quality at times, it is no good when trying to run a country. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He showed admirable restraint in not allowing this to show. The Sun (2010) Summers and Swan recount all this with admirable restraint. Times, Sunday Times (2011) I think police officers showed admirable restraint under the circumstances. Times, Sunday Times (2010) She explained with admirable restraint that it was annoying for her too because she didn't get paid for delays. Times, Sunday Times (2010) If he suffered a lot of injuries, they were the inevitable result of his truly admirable commitment. Times, Sunday Times The only people we find truly admirable, he points out, are those we don't yet know very well. Times, Sunday Times What was truly admirable was his ability to act against the most absurdly costumed antagonists in the history of world drama. Times, Sunday Times To be on stage with just your voice and guitar and perform so beautifully at such an emotional occasion was truly admirable. The Sun His drive, vision and altruism - not to mention pie - are all truly admirable. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 值得钦佩的 Japanese: りっぱな |
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