admire
/ədˈmaɪə/ · /ədˈmaɪr/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #2828 in the learning path
钦佩；敬佩
Definitions
v. To respect someone for their qualities or achievements
钦佩；敬佩
v. To look at something with pleasure because it is attractive
欣赏；赞赏
Example
I admire my sister for staying calm under pressure.
我钦佩姐姐在压力下依然保持冷静。
People often admire successful athletes for their determination, but consistent training is equally important.
人们常因成功运动员的毅力而钦佩他们，但坚持训练同样重要。
Collocations
- admire someone for something
- greatly admire
- admire the view
Word family
- admiration (n.)
- admirable (adj.)
- admirably (adv.)
- admirer (n.)
Synonyms
- respect
- appreciate
Antonyms
- despise
Usage tip
admire sb for sth：因某事钦佩某人。
FAQ
- What does admire mean?
- To respect someone for their qualities or achievements To look at something with pleasure because it is attractive
- How is admire pronounced?
- UK /ədˈmaɪə/, US /ədˈmaɪr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
