piety

IPA/ˈpaɪəti/
KK[pˈaɪəti]IPA/ˈpaɪəti/

piety — 名詞

1. deep religious respect that can be seen in a person's everyday actions and moral

1.名詞C2
釋義

虔誠

對神明或宗教的深厚敬意

deep religious respect that can be seen in a person's everyday actions and moral choices

例句

Aoi's quiet piety shaped every part of her daily routine.

Aoi 平日安靜的虔誠影響了她生活的每個部分。

piety + shape someone's daily routine

The old village chapel reflected the piety of local families.

那座老村莊的小教堂反映出當地家庭的虔誠。

常見搭配
  • deep piety
  • show piety
  • quiet piety
  • personal piety
同義詞
  • devotion

    often stresses loving dedication or committed worship more than outward moral conduct

  • religious faith

    focuses on belief itself, while piety also suggests behavior that shows that belief

  • reverence

    centers more on deep respect than on a whole religious way of life

反義詞
  • impiety

    direct opposite; lack of proper respect for God or religion

  • irreverence

    stresses disrespect in attitude, words, or behavior

文法句型

piety of somebody

piety toward God

show piety

用法筆記

Often used in formal writing about a person's religious life. Common with verbs such as show, reflect, and admire, and it usually refers to faith that is visible in daily behavior.

常見錯誤

Piety only means having a religion.
Piety suggests religious belief that is visible in daily behavior.
the word usually refers to faith shown through actions, not belief alone.
Her piety made her fear God.
Her piety led her to respect God and live carefully.
piety usually emphasizes respectful devotion, not simple fear.

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常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • deep piety
  • personal piety
  • religious piety

常用片語

  • show piety
  • live with piety
  • a life of piety

介系詞搭配

  • piety toward God
  • piety in daily life