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pious

adjective
🔊/ˈpaɪəs/
🔊/ˈpaɪəs/
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  1. having or showing a deep respect for God and religion虔诚的；虔敬的 synonym devout
    • pious acts虔诚之举
    opposite impious see also pietyTopics Religion and festivalsc2
  2. (disapproving) pretending to be religious, moral or good in order to impress other people道貌岸然的；伪善的；假正经的 synonym sanctimonious
    • pious sentiments虚情假意
    • He dismissed his critics as pious do-gooders.他认为批评家是虔诚的品行者。
    • a rather pious and condescending smile虔诚而谦逊的微笑
    Topics Religion and festivalsc2
  3. pious hope something that you want to happen but is unlikely to be achieved可望而不可即的；难以实现的
    • Such reforms seem likely to remain little more than pious hopes.这类改革可能只是画饼充饥而已。🔊🔊
    Topics Difficulty and failurec2
    4. Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin pius ‘dutiful, pious’ + -ous.