laudable
Significado: Deserving praise and commendation; admirable in intention or execution.
Laudable is slightly more formal and literary than 'commendable.' It is often used to praise the intention behind an action even when the result is imperfect — 'a laudable aim' or 'laudable ambition.' This creates a common pattern: 'laudable but misguided,' 'laudable in principle but flawed in execution.' The word appears in journalism, academic writing, and official reports. 'Laud' (the verb meaning to praise) and 'laudatory' (expressing praise) are related forms.
Ejemplos
- The charity's laudable aim of ending homelessness within a decade proved difficult to achieve in practice. 该慈善机构在十年内消除无家可归现象这一值得赞扬的目标,在实践中被证明难以实现。El loable objetivo de la organización benéfica de acabar con el sinhogarismo en una década resultó difícil de alcanzar en la práctica.10年以内にホームレスをなくすというその慈善団体の賞賛すべき目標は、実際には達成が困難であることが判明した。10년 이내에 노숙 문제를 해결하겠다는 그 자선단체의 칭송할 만한 목표는 실제로는 달성이 어려운 것으로 판명되었다.
- While the government's intentions were laudable, the policy was poorly designed and badly implemented. 虽然政府的初衷值得称赞,但该政策设计不当,执行拙劣。Aunque las intenciones del gobierno eran loables, la política estaba mal diseñada y peor ejecutada.政府の意図は賞賛に値するものだったが、政策の設計は不十分で実施もお粗末だった。정부의 의도는 칭찬할 만했지만, 정책 설계가 미흡하고 시행도 엉성했다.
- Her laudable commitment to environmental causes inspired many of her colleagues to adopt greener practices. 她对环保事业值得赞扬的执着激励了许多同事采取更加绿色的做法。Su loable compromiso con las causas medioambientales inspiró a muchos de sus colegas a adoptar prácticas más sostenibles.環境問題への彼女の立派な取り組みは、多くの同僚にエコロジーの実践を促すきっかけとなった。환경 문제에 대한 그녀의 칭송할 만한 헌신은 많은 동료들이 친환경적 실천을 도입하도록 영감을 주었다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: media, academic, professional
Tono: positive
Origen e historia
From Latin laudabilis (praiseworthy), from laudare (to praise), from laus (praise). The same root gives us 'laudatory,' 'laud,' and even 'cum laude' (academic honours meaning 'with praise').
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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