| 单词 | generous |
| 释义 | generous —generous /ˈdʒen.ər.əs/ aep /-ɚ-/ adjective (CHARACTER) ► B1 willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected: » a very generous man» [+ to infinitive] It was most generous of you to lend me the money.» She's been very generous with her time.» There's a generous (= kinder than deserved) review of the book in today's newspaper.Thesaurus+: ↑Generous and charitable , ↑Charity organizationsgenerously /-li/ adverb► B2» Please give generously to Children in Need.» The jacket is very generously cut.Thesaurus+: ↑Generous and charitable , ↑Charity organizationsThesaurus+: ↑Plenty and abundantWord Builder:–Nouns: generosity–Adjectives: generous–Adverbs: generously • • • Extra Examples:» The public's response to the crisis appeal was generous and compassionate.» His mother is one generous woman.» John Herschel was an urbane, kindly and generous man.» She's a really sweet person and she's generous to a fault.» The charity will go under unless a generous donor can be found within the next few months.adjective (SIZE) ► C1 larger than usual or expected: » a generous slice of cake» a generous pay increaseThesaurus+: ↑Plenty and abundantgenerously /-li/ adverb► B2» Please give generously to Children in Need.» The jacket is very generously cut.Thesaurus+: ↑Generous and charitable , ↑Charity organizationsThesaurus+: ↑Plenty and abundant |
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