generous
/ˈdʒenərəs/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #3281 in the learning path
慷慨的；大方的
Definitions
adj. willing to give money, time, or help freely
慷慨的；大方的
adj. larger or more plentiful than usual or expected
充足的；大量的
Example
Our generous neighbour shared her fresh vegetables with us.
我们那位大方的邻居把新鲜蔬菜分给了我们。
Generous donations from local businesses can help community centres provide affordable activities for children and older residents.
当地企业的慷慨捐助可以帮助社区中心为儿童和老年居民提供价格实惠的活动。
Collocations
- generous donation
- generous portion
- generous with your time
Word family
- generosity (n.)
- generously (adv.)
Synonyms
- giving
- liberal
Antonyms
- mean
- stingy
Usage tip
be generous with sth表示在某方面慷慨。
FAQ
- What does generous mean?
- willing to give money, time, or help freely larger or more plentiful than usual or expected
- How is generous pronounced?
- UK /ˈdʒenərəs/, US /ˈdʒenərəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
