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单词 admiration
释义 ad·mi·ra·tion
\ˌadməˈrāshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English admiracioun, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French admiration, from Latin admiration-, admiratio, from admiratus (past participle of admirari) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. archaic : wonder, astonishment
2. : the object or source of wonder, astonishment, or esteem
 < Poe was one of his greatest admirations — Amy Lowell >
3. : a feeling of mingled wonder, esteem, approbation, and delight
 < my respect for him increased, and I looked on him almost with admiration — George Borrow >
 < there is perhaps a disproportionate admiration for the man who can produce original and good results — A.W.Haslett >
4. : act of viewing or contemplating with wonder, esteem, or approbation
 < guided not by the giddy admiration of the shining accomplishments, but by the sober esteem of modesty — Adam Smith >
 < his persistence and courage won admiration even from those who thought him a madman — W.C.Ford >
 < he wagged his head and looked about for admiration — Pearl Buck >
Synonyms: see regard
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