mid-15c., "worthy of admiration," from Middle French admirable (Old French amirable), from Latin admirabilis "admirable, wonderful," from admirari "to admire" (see admiration). In early years it also carried a stronger sense of "awe-inspiring."
双语例句
1. He was an admirable chairman.
他是一位令人钦佩的主席。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Beyton is an admirable character.
贝顿是个令人钦佩的人物。
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3. The film tells its story with admirable economy.
这部电影叙事简练，令人叹服。
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4. Her dedication to her work was admirable.
她对工作的奉献精神可钦可佩。
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5. She had acted in ways that he found wholly admirable.
