Admiring Meaning in English
word · lemma: admire
释义
Showing that you respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something. Often used to describe showing positive feelings toward another person's qualities, actions, or appearance.
用法与细微差别
Commonly used as an adjective or participle, e.g., 'admiring look,' 'admiring tone.' Implies a positive emotional response, not simply noticing. Not typically used for objects (focus is on people and qualities). Often confused with 'envying' (wanting what someone else has).
例句
She gave him an admiring smile.
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The students listened with admiring attention.
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He stood there, admiring the painting.
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Her admiring friends congratulated her on the award.
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He spoke in an admiring tone about his mentor.
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People kept giving him admiring looks during the speech.
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