genial
a 和蔼的;愉快的(gen+ial→产生[感情]的→和蔼的)
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genial
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genial¹◙ adjective1. friendly and cheerful• 友好的,欢快的 »a big, genial man of 45. 一个身材高大,和蔼可亲的45岁男子。 »the meeting proved surprisingly genial. 这次会见时的气氛出人意料地亲切友好。 (especially of air or climate) pleasantly mild and warm• (尤指空气或气候)温暖舒适的,宜人的【派生】
♦ geniality noun♦ genially adverb【语源】
1. mid 16th cent.: from Latin genialis 'nuptial, productive', from genius (see genius ). The Latin sense was adopted into English; hence the senses 'mild and conducive to growth' (mid 17th cent.), later 'cheerful, kindly' (mid 18th cent.)
genial²◙ adjective1. [Anatomy rare] , of or relating to the chin• [剖罕] (与)颏(有关)的【语源】
1. mid 19th cent.: from Greek geneion 'chin' (from genus 'jaw') + -al
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