patriotic
/ˌpætriˈɒtɪk/ · /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6987 in the learning path
爱国的
Definitions
adj. Showing love for and pride in your country.
爱国的
Example
My grandfather enjoys singing patriotic songs during national celebrations.
祖父喜欢在全国性庆典期间唱爱国歌曲。
Patriotic feeling can encourage community service, but it should not prevent citizens from questioning government policies.
爱国情怀可以鼓励社区服务，但不应妨碍公民质疑政府政策。
Collocations
- patriotic pride
- patriotic songs
- patriotic duty
Word family
- patriot (n.)
- patriotism (n.)
- patriotically (adv.)
Antonyms
- unpatriotic
Usage tip
patriotic强调爱国，不必然含排斥他国之意。
FAQ
- What does patriotic mean?
- Showing love for and pride in your country.
- How is patriotic pronounced?
- UK /ˌpætriˈɒtɪk/, US /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
