| 单词 | fond |
| 释义 | fond (once / 103 pages) 1adj 2adj To be fond of something is to like it. Sports fans are fond of sports. Oddly, this adjective can also mean foolish and silly. We're all fond of some things and people: the things and people we like. Being fond can mean anything from liking something a little ("I'm fond of that band") to be extremely, almost absurdly interested in something ("He's a little too fond of football"). This word sometimes implies foolishness and absurdity: almost like you love something so much that you've lost your mind. But usually being fond is a good thing: it just means you enjoy something. WORD FAMILYfond: fonder, fondest, fondly, fondness, overfond+/fondness: fondnesses/overfond: overfondly USAGE EXAMPLESThe whole thing is more like the compulsive re-enactment of a trauma than the inscription of a fond reminiscence. New York Times(Dec 29, 2016) Owner Mike Brown is fond of Lewis, who is under contract through 2017. Seattle Times(Dec 28, 2016) I still like them all, especially her girlfriend, whom I am really fond of. Slate(Dec 28, 2016) 1 1adj having or displaying warmth or affection a fond embrace fond of his nephew Syn affectionate, lovesome, tender, warm loving feeling or showing love and affection 2adj extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother Syn adoring, doting loving feeling or showing love and affection 3adj (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for 2fond of chocolate Syn partial inclined (often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency adj absurd or silly because unlikely fond hopes of becoming President fond fancies Syn foolish devoid of good sense or judgment |
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