| 单词 | diligence |
| 释义 | diligence (once / 822 pages) n If you practice diligence, you are a hard and careful worker. Do you have the diligence to read all the collected works of Henry James? Of course not. Nobody has, but a couple of his early novels won't hurt. Here's a tip: never buy anything big, like a house or a car or a boat, without first exercising what lawyers call "due diligence" — that is, a real degree of care and attention and effort, not to mention a close reading of the small print. Diligence may help you realize the Brooklyn Bridge is not actually yours to buy, or that your potential neighbor has 112 cats living next door. WORD FAMILYdiligence: diligences+/diligent: diligence, diligenter, diligently USAGE EXAMPLESBut looking for clues is simply “a question of law enforcement doing their due diligence.” Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016) The same diligence is not required with cobalt. Washington Post(Dec 23, 2016) “Extensive diligence was done on this deal before we entered into it,” Mr. Garten said. Wall Street Journal(Dec 23, 2016) 1n conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation Hyper conscientiousness, painstakingness the trait of being painstaking and careful 2n persevering determination to perform a task his diligence won him quick promotions Syn|Hypo|Hyper industriousness, industry assiduity, assiduousness, concentration great and constant diligence and attention sedulity, sedulousnessthe quality of being constantly diligent and attentive studiousnessdiligent study engrossment, intentnessthe quality of being intent and concentrated singlenessthe quality of concentrating on one central objective bookishnessexaggerated studiousness determination, purpose the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose 3n a diligent effort Syn|Hyper application effort, elbow grease, exertion, sweat, travail use of physical or mental energy; hard work |
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