pious
中文来自 ECDICT
- adj.
- 虔诚的，敬神的，尽责的，可嘉的，不可能实现的
演变路径（由近及远）
原始词根
原始印欧语 *pewH-
词源说明
Borrowed from Latin pīus (“pious, dutiful, blessed, kind, devout”), from Proto-Indo-European *pewH- (“pure”). Cognate with Old English fǣle (“faithful, trusty, good; dear, beloved”). More at feal.
释义（英文）
形容词 Adjective
- Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, god-fearing.
- Relating to religion or religious works.
- Insisting on or making a show of one's own virtue, especially in comparison to others; sanctimonious, condescending, judgmental.