2ADJ-GRADED [ADJ n](言辭)不可能實現的 If you describe someone's words as pious, you think that their words are full of good intentions but do not lead to anything useful being done. (言辭)不可能實現的 [disapproval]
What we need is not manifestos of pious intentions, but real action.
我們需要的不是善意但難以實現的宣言,而是實際行動。
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The groups at the conference spoke piously of their fondness for democracy.
與會團體不切實際地談起了對民主的熱愛。
3ADJ-GRADED 假裝虔誠的;僞善的 If you describe someone as pious, you disapprove of the fact that they pretend to be very religious without being sincere. 假裝虔誠的;僞善的 [disapproval]
His attitude is compassionate without being pious.
他的態度是真心實意的同情。
...an expression of pious innocence.
假裝無辜的表情
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'Life,' said Dr Holly piously, 'is the only wealth, and I gave you life.'