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piousBrE /ˈpaɪəs/NAmE /ˈpaɪəs/ adjectivehaving or showing a deep respect for God and religion 虔诚的；虔敬的 SYN devout ◆pious acts 虔诚之举 OPP impious ➡ see also piety (disapproving) pretending to be religious, moral or good in order to impress other people 道貌岸然的；伪善的；假正经的 SYN sanctimonious ◆pious sentiments 虚情假意~ hopesomething that you want to happen but is unlikely to be achieved 可望而不可即的；难以实现的◆Such reforms seem likely to remain little more than pious hopes. 这类改革可能只是画饼充饥而已。▸ pi·ous·ly BrE /ˈpaɪəsli/NAmE /ˈpaɪəsli/ adverb |