| 释义 |
ad·mire
\ədˈmī(ə)r, -īə also ad-\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle French admirer, from Latin admirari, from ad- + mirari to wonder — more at smile
transitive verb
1. archaic : to regard with wonder or astonishment : view with surprise : marvel at
< how can we sufficiently admire the stupidity and madness of these persons? — Joseph Addison >
2. : to regard with wondering esteem accompanied by pleasure and delight : regard with an elevated feeling of pleasure
< admire the beauty of the scene >
3. : to esteem or regard highly
< admire one's efficiency >
4. dialect : to take pleasure in : like, enjoy — usually used with an infinitive
intransitive verb
: wonder, marvel — sometimes used with at
< his friends admired at his sudden success > |