affable
意味: Friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to; approachable in manner and disposition.
Affable describes a person who is warm and pleasant in social interaction, particularly someone who puts others at ease. It is often used in profile writing, obituaries, and character descriptions in broadsheet journalism. Unlike 'friendly,' which is neutral in register, affable carries a slightly elevated tone and implies a natural warmth that extends equally to strangers and acquaintances. It is frequently applied to public figures, managers, and hosts. It collocates with 'manner,' 'host,' 'personality,' and 'demeanour.'
例文
- The new headmaster struck everyone as unfailingly affable, greeting parents and pupils alike with genuine warmth. 新校长给所有人留下了始终和蔼可亲的印象,他以真诚的热情迎接每一位家长和学生。El nuevo director causó una impresión de persona invariablemente afable, saludando con genuina cordialidad tanto a padres como a alumnos.新任の校長は終始和蔼な印象を与え、保護者にも生徒にも心のこもった温かさで接した。새로 부임한 교장은 학부모와 학생 모두에게 진심 어린 따뜻함으로 인사하며 한결같이 상냥한 인상을 주었다.
- Despite his reputation as a ruthless negotiator, he was remarkably affable in person. 尽管他以铁腕谈判者著称,私下里却出奇地平易近人。A pesar de su reputación como negociador implacable, era notablemente afable en persona.冷徹な交渉人として名高いにもかかわらず、実際に会うと驚くほど親しみやすい人物だった。냉혹한 협상가로 유명했음에도 불구하고, 직접 만나보면 놀라울 정도로 친근한 사람이었다.
- The affable manner of the interviewer put even the most nervous candidates at ease. 面试官亲切的态度让即使最紧张的应聘者也能放松下来。La actitud afable del entrevistador tranquilizó incluso a los candidatos más nerviosos.面接官の穏やかな態度は、最も緊張していた候補者さえもリラックスさせた。면접관의 부드러운 태도는 가장 긴장한 지원자마저도 편안하게 만들었다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: academic, general
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Latin affabilis (easy to speak to), from affari (to speak to), combining ad- (to) and fari (to speak). Entered English through French in the 16th century.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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