| 单词 | commendable |
| 释义 | commendable (once / 2540 pages) adjadv If something's commendable it deserves whatever praise it receives. When you developed a car that could run on solar power, that was a commendable accomplishment. Now, it's time to move from Seattle. Coming from the verb "to commend," commendable can find its roots in the Latin commendāre, meaning "to praise." So, it only makes sense that someone who has done some commendable deed should get praise for it. American author James Branch Cabell once wrote: "While it is well enough to leave footprints on the sands of time, it is even more important to make sure they point in a commendable direction." WORD FAMILYcommendable: commendably+/commend: commendable, commendation, commended, commending, commends, recommend/commendation: commendations/recommend: recommendation, recommended, recommending, recommends/recommendation: recommendations USAGE EXAMPLESCertainly it's a commendable sign of personal responsibility lacking in many of their Western counterparts. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) Helping others isn’t just a commendable thing to do, it may also extend your life, according to new research. Time(Dec 27, 2016) His reply was most memorable for its exasperated, commendably fluent grasp of English swearing. The Guardian(Dec 16, 2016) 1adj worthy of high praise a commendable sense of purpose Syn applaudable, laudable, praiseworthy worthy having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable 2adv in an admirable manner Syn admirably, laudably, praiseworthily |
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