pious 英 [ˈpaɪəs] 美 [ˈpaɪəs]

基本释义

This is an adjective which means pertaining to religious devotion.

例句

1.What we need is not manifestos of pious intentions, but real action.

我们需要的不是善意但难以实现的宣言，而是实际行动。

2.His attitude is compassionate without being pious.

他的态度是真心实意的同情。