B2 verb 中性

adorable

/əˈdɔːrəbl/

Used to describe someone or something that is extremely charming, delightful, and easy to love. It is most frequently used to refer to children, small animals, or objects that evoke a strong feeling of affection.

例句

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1

The toddler looked absolutely adorable in her little sun hat.

The toddler looked absolutely adorable in her little sun hat.

2

The host presented the young performers, who were described as adorable by the audience.

The host presented the young performers, who were described as adorable by the audience.

3

Look at those puppies! They are so adorable I want to take them all home.

Look at those puppies! They are so adorable I want to take them all home.

词族

名词
adorability
Verb
adore
副词
adorably
形容词
adorable
相关
adoration
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记忆技巧

Think of a 'door' that you open to find a room full of puppies – it's 'a-door-able'.

快速测验

The children's choir performed an ______ version of the holiday song.

正确!

正确答案是: adorable

例句

1

The toddler looked absolutely adorable in her little sun hat.

everyday

The toddler looked absolutely adorable in her little sun hat.

2

The host presented the young performers, who were described as adorable by the audience.

formal

The host presented the young performers, who were described as adorable by the audience.

3

Look at those puppies! They are so adorable I want to take them all home.

informal

Look at those puppies! They are so adorable I want to take them all home.

4

The study analyzed psychological responses to images of adorable creatures, such as kittens and fawns.

academic

The study analyzed psychological responses to images of adorable creatures, such as kittens and fawns.

5

Our marketing strategy for the new line of infant clothing focuses on using adorable imagery to appeal to parents.

business

Our marketing strategy for the new line of infant clothing focuses on using adorable imagery to appeal to parents.

词族

名词
adorability
Verb
adore
副词
adorably
形容词
adorable
相关
adoration

常见搭配

absolutely adorable absolutely adorable
adorable child adorable child
look adorable look adorable
adorable puppy adorable puppy
adorable outfit adorable outfit

常用短语

perfectly adorable

perfectly adorable

isn't that adorable?

isn't that adorable?

simply adorable

simply adorable

容易混淆的词

adorable vs adoring

Adoring describes the person who is showing great love, while adorable describes the person or thing that is being loved or is charming.

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使用说明

While commonly used for children and pets, using 'adorable' for adults can sometimes sound patronizing unless it is used in a romantic or very close personal context.

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常见错误

Learners sometimes use 'adorable' as a verb because of its root, but it is exclusively an adjective; the verb form is 'adore'.

💡

记忆技巧

Think of a 'door' that you open to find a room full of puppies – it's 'a-door-able'.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'adorabilis', meaning worthy of being worshipped or adored.

语法模式

Used as a predicative adjective (e.g., The baby is adorable). Used as an attributive adjective (e.g., An adorable baby). Often modified by intensifiers like 'simply', 'absolutely', or 'truly'.
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文化背景

In English-speaking cultures, calling a stranger's baby or pet 'adorable' is a standard way to initiate friendly small talk.

快速测验

The children's choir performed an ______ version of the holiday song.

正确!

正确答案是: adorable

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