2ADJ-GRADED 认真的;诚挚的;真诚的Earnest people are very serious and sincere in what they say or do, because they think that their actions and beliefs are important. 认真的;诚挚的;真诚的
Ella was a pious, earnest woman.
埃拉是个虔诚、认真的女人。
His expression is as earnest when he smiles as when he is arguing.
他不论笑的时候还是争论的时候表情都同样真诚。
Despite their earnest efforts, they still struggle to win support.