cordial
/ˈkɔːrdiəl/·코디얼·adjective
诚挚的,热忱的
LatinCEFR B2
词根
Latin 'cor' (heart) + -ial (relating to)
Latin cordialis (of the heart) → Middle English cordial (heart-strengthening drink) → Modern cordial (heartfelt)
一句话
cor(心) + -ial(关于) = '心这边的事'. 中古英语里,cordial 是用草药做的"强心饮品"。 那饮品早已不见, 但"a cordial welcome(诚挚的欢迎)"这样的问候,把同一颗心继承下来。 药消失了,温度还在。
例句
They have a cordial relationship with their neighbors.
他们与邻居关系融洽。
She gave us a cordial welcome.
她热情地迎接了我们。
The talks were brief but cordial.
会谈虽短,但气氛融洽。
同根词
corecouragerecordcordially