2ADJ-GRADED [ADJ n](言辞)不可能实现的 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. (言辞)不可能实现的 [disapproval]
What we need is not manifestos of pious intentions, but real action.
我们需要的不是善意但难以实现的宣言,而是实际行动。
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The groups at the conference spoke piously of their fondness for democracy.
与会团体不切实际地谈起了对民主的热爱。
3ADJ-GRADED 假装虔诚的;伪善的 If you describe someone as pious, you disapprove of the fact that they pretend to be very religious without being sincere. 假装虔诚的;伪善的 [disapproval]
His attitude is compassionate without being pious.
他的态度是真心实意的同情。
...an expression of pious innocence.
假装无辜的表情
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'Life,' said Dr Holly piously, 'is the only wealth, and I gave you life.'