bountiful
Significado: Large in quantity; generously given or available, often with connotations of natural or divine generosity.
Bountiful carries a warmth and literary quality that 'abundant' or 'plentiful' lack. It is often used in contexts involving harvests, nature, or generosity — 'a bountiful crop,' 'a bountiful feast,' 'a bountiful benefactor.' The word retains echoes of its original sense of personal generosity (from 'bounty'), giving it a slightly old-fashioned or poetic feel. It appears more in feature writing and literary prose than in technical or scientific contexts.
Ejemplos
- The bountiful harvest of 2024 was a welcome relief after two consecutive years of poor yields. 2024年的丰收在连续两年歉收之后是一个可喜的慰藉。La generosa cosecha de 2024 fue un alivio bienvenido tras dos años consecutivos de rendimientos deficientes.2024年の豊作は、2年連続の不作の後に歓迎すべき安堵をもたらした。2024년의 풍성한 수확은 2년 연속 흉작 이후 반가운 안도감을 가져다주었다.
- Lady Astor was known as a bountiful patron of the arts, funding scholarships for young musicians across the county. 阿斯特夫人以慷慨的艺术赞助人而闻名,为全郡的年轻音乐家提供奖学金资助。Lady Astor era conocida como una generosa mecenas de las artes, financiando becas para jóvenes músicos de todo el condado.アスター夫人は寛大な芸術のパトロンとして知られ、郡内の若い音楽家に奨学金を提供した。아스터 부인은 관대한 예술 후원자로 알려져 있었으며, 군 내 젊은 음악가들에게 장학금을 지원했다.
- The Welsh coastline offers bountiful opportunities for birdwatching, particularly during the spring migration. 威尔士海岸线提供了丰富的观鸟机会,特别是在春季迁徙期间。La costa galesa ofrece abundantes oportunidades para la observación de aves, especialmente durante la migración primaveral.ウェールズの海岸線は、特に春の渡りの時期にバードウォッチングの豊富な機会を提供している。웨일스 해안선은 특히 봄철 이동 시기에 탐조의 풍부한 기회를 제공한다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: literary, journalism
Tono: appreciative
Origen e historia
From bounty (from Old French bonté, goodness, from Latin bonitatem) + -ful. Originally meant 'generous in giving' (14th century); the sense of 'plentiful' developed by the 16th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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