热诚;友好;真挚
Cordiality 的词根之旅始于拉丁语 cor(心脏)。它经由古法语词 cordial(衷心的)进入英语,字面含义是“与心脏相关的”。后缀 -ity 的加入,将形容词 cordial 转化为抽象名词,意指“发自内心的状态或品质”。因此,这个词完美地捕捉了真诚的温暖与友好的精髓,其现代含义——热诚、真挚——正是由“发自内心”这一核心概念自然演变而来。
cordiality = cord<心脏> + ial<形容词后缀> + ity<名词后缀>
“The hostess greeted her guests with great cordiality, making everyone feel instantly welcome.”
女主人以极大的热诚迎接客人,让每个人都立刻感到宾至如归。
“Despite their past disagreements, the meeting was conducted with mutual cordiality and respect.”
尽管过去存在分歧,但会议是在相互友好和尊重的气氛中进行的。
“There was a genuine cordiality in his smile that put people at ease.”
他的微笑中带着一种真挚的友好,让人感到放松。