diligence

/ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdi-lə-jən(t)s/ (ame, mw)

diligence — noun

1. the habit of focusing completely on what you are doing and continuing to work ha

1.名詞B2
釋義

the habit of focusing completely on what you are doing and continuing to work hard even when the work becomes difficult or boring

例句

Antonia's diligence in checking every figure saved the company from a costly mistake.

collocation: diligence in + -ing verb

The professor praised Linh for her diligence in researching primary sources for the paper.

passive pattern: praised for + noun

同義詞
  • assiduousness

    more formal and literary; suggests constant, careful attention over a long period

  • industriousness

    emphasises being hard-working and busy, without the nuance of carefulness

  • conscientiousness

    adds a moral dimension of wanting to do things right and thoroughly

  • perseverance

    focuses on continuing despite difficulty, rather than on careful or thorough work

反義詞
  • laziness

    lack of effort or willingness to work

  • negligence

    failure to take proper care or pay attention, especially in a professional duty

  • carelessness

    lack of attention or thought, resulting in mistakes

文法句型

diligence in + noun / in + -ing verb

用法筆記

Uncountable noun — do not use a plural form. Very common in the fixed phrase due diligence, which refers to the careful research and verification expected before a business deal. Frequently appears with in (diligence in doing something) or with show / demonstrate / require.

常見錯誤

❌He showed many diligences in his work.
✅He showed great diligence in his work.
💡diligence is uncountable and never takes a plural form.
❌I appreciate your diligent.
✅I appreciate your diligence.
💡diligent is an adjective; use the noun form diligence when referring to the quality itself.