genial

• adj. 亲切的，友好的；和蔼的；适宜的

来自genius, 守护精灵。引申词义欢快的，友好的。

genial (adj.)

1560s, "pertaining to marriage," from Latin genialis "pleasant, festive," literally "pertaining to marriage rites," from genius "guardian spirit" (see genius), with here perhaps a special sense of "tutelary deity of a married couple." Originally used in English in the Latin literal sense; meaning "cheerful, friendly" first recorded 1746. Related: Genially.

1. Orlando is a genial man.

奥兰多是一位和蔼可亲的人.

来自《简明英汉词典》

2. The latter's genial nature and dressy appearance pleased him.

杜洛埃为人和气,衣着讲究,这些都很合他的意.

来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹

3. He was a warm-hearted friend and genial host.

他是个热心的朋友，也是友善待客的主人。

来自辞典例句

4. Bob was always genial and welcoming.

鲍勃总是那么友善热情。

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5. His genial sufficiency was a taunt and a mockery to many.

他那么和蔼自满的态度,许多人都认为是一种辱骂和嘲弄.

来自辞典例句