Kind
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定义
(a) kind (person): 和蔼的（人）
Would you be kind enough to help me? 麻烦您帮我一下好吗？
kindness: 仁慈、好意
Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. 不要把我的善意当软弱。
(this) kind (of person/book): （这）类（人/书）
Pronunciation examples
UK: You've been so kind to me, I don't know how to thank you.
US: My kindness is only a sign of my love for humanity.
示例
- "Icarus : Thank you once again Mr. Delavigne for that kind, um, introduction."
- "He is very kind and very sweet and a little dim and just a bit adorable, but you have to let him go."
- "Um hum. You're very kind."
- "Bruno : Well, I suppose I'm looking for someone intelligent, kind, with a good sense of humor."
- "I like numbers of every kind, but my favourite is..."
- "You should all be very proud of your colleague, who is brave, kind and spiritually curious."
- "I am looking for a lady who is kind and shares my interests, someone who has a good sense of humor, much like myself!"
- "Icarus : I like numbers of every kind, but my favorite is 1,456,895."
- "Now, ideally you would retrieve the hair of an American black bear, but, as I am a generous and kind man, I will also accept grizzly bear hair."
- "I will get you any present you want: because I am a kind, generous, understanding leader."
- "Thank you, you guys are so much better than last night's crowd, you're much too kind."
- "All 25 vehicles within the Delavigne Corp fleet have been insured with the following kinds of coverage"
- "The good kind of bastard."
- "Shaun Saber : No thanks, that's very kind."
- "Bruno, aside from the fact that you sign my paycheck, I think you are smart, sensitive and kind."
- "You were kind enough to mention my company's name in some of your interviews."
- "Thank you very much Bruno, you are very kind today."
练习 1
"It's quite thoughtful of you to ask".
Choose the best synonym for the word thoughtful, as Mayor Flimshaw uses the term in the dialogue.
Choose the best synonym for the word thoughtful, as Mayor Flimshaw uses the term in the dialogue.
"It's quite thoughtful of you to ask".
Choose the best synonym for the word thoughtful, as Mayor Flimshaw uses the term in the dialogue.
Choose the best synonym for the word thoughtful, as Mayor Flimshaw uses the term in the dialogue.
Here the mayor is telling Susie that it is kind of her to propose the services of the Delavigne Corp. "Thoughtful" means "considerate" or "kind" in this context. It's true that in another context, "thoughtful" can reflect something "thought provoking" or "intelligent", however here the mayor is referring to Susie's "generosity" or "kindness" in offering Delavigne's services to the city of San Francisco.
"Provocative" is not a synonym for "thoughtful" in this context.
"Interesting" is not a synonym for "thoughtful" in this context. The mayor remarks that Susie is "thoughtful" to offer Delavigne's services to help the mayor and the city. He is not expressing that she, or her offer, is "interesting", but rather that she is kind or generous to offer. It's true that in another context a "thoughtful observation" may be an intelligent one, however telling someone that it is "thoughtful to ask" is not an indication of their intelligence, but of their consideration or kindness.
"Clever" is not a synonym for "thoughtful". A "clever person" is intelligent, smart or resourceful. In this context, "thoughtful" doesn't share a similar meaning with "clever".
练习 2
At the end of this dialogue, Philip says: "Thanks, you're a doll". Which of the following expressions can best replace the original: "you're a doll"?
At the end of this dialogue, Philip says: "Thanks, you're a doll". Which of the following expressions can best replace the original: "you're a doll"?
Although this is something that Philip might say, this isn't what the expression "you're a doll" means!
"You're a doll" is an old expression, not very common, which means "You're kind". It is generally used by men towards women. "A doll" is literally a child's toy in the form of a person, usually a child. Barbie, Ken and GI JOE are noteworthy dolls. Note that "doll" is also a dated term for a girl, check out the great film/musical "Guys and Dolls" for multiple references, however there is no reason why Philip would be calling the secretary a "doll" in the "girl" sense of the word.
This isn't what the expression "you're a doll" means! Also, the girl Philip is speaking with is likely aware of her gender.
Philip is not talking about an actual "doll" here. A "muppet" is a sort of marionette/puppet hybrid. Famous muppets include Kermit D. Frog, Miss Piggy and of course the one and only Swedish Chef.
练习 3
At the end of the dialogue, Jean says to Polly 'you are so gentle'.
This is an unnatural choice of words. How could Jean express that Polly is 'gentle' or 'nice' in a more natural, English way?
This is an unnatural choice of words. How could Jean express that Polly is 'gentle' or 'nice' in a more natural, English way?
At the end of the dialogue, Jean says to Polly 'you are so gentle'.
This is an unnatural choice of words. How could Jean express that Polly is 'gentle' or 'nice' in a more natural, English way?
This is an unnatural choice of words. How could Jean express that Polly is 'gentle' or 'nice' in a more natural, English way?
The word 'gentle' means 'kind' or 'sweet'. It also can express a very 'soft' or 'delicate' action. As in 'She touched him gently on the arm'. In English, we say that someone is 'kind' or 'nice' when complimenting their generosity or friendliness, but we don't normally compliment a person by telling them they are 'gentle'. A 'kind' person is nice or friendly.
Jean is not complimenting Susie on the softness of her skin, but on her kindness. The skin is the outer layer of the body.
Jean is not complimenting Susie on her 'wisdom', but on her kindness. Wisdom is 'knowledge', 'common sense' or good judgment'.
Jean is not complimenting Susie on her intelligence, but on her kindness.
Jean is not complimenting Polly on her 'helpfulness', but on her kindness. Helpful shares a similar meaning with 'useful'.
练习 4
Fill in the blanks with terms from the list below.
Note: Only some of these terms were used in the dialogue.
sensitive | well-dressed | kind | gentle | sensible | smart
1. A clever, intelligent person with a quick-wit is often called .
2. Someone who takes personal criticism badly is often called .
3. "It's very of you to help me with my problem, Donna. You're very considerate and generous."
Note: Only some of these terms were used in the dialogue.
sensitive | well-dressed | kind | gentle | sensible | smart
1. A clever, intelligent person with a quick-wit is often called .
2. Someone who takes personal criticism badly is often called .
3. "It's very of you to help me with my problem, Donna. You're very considerate and generous."
Fill in the blanks with terms from the list below.
Note: Only some of these terms were used in the dialogue.
sensitive | well-dressed | kind | gentle | sensible | smart
1. A clever, intelligent person with a quick-wit is often called smart 1.
2. Someone who takes personal criticism badly is often called sensitive 2.
3. "It's very kind 3 of you to help me with my problem, Donna. You're very considerate and generous."
Note: Only some of these terms were used in the dialogue.
sensitive | well-dressed | kind | gentle | sensible | smart
1. A clever, intelligent person with a quick-wit is often called smart 1.
2. Someone who takes personal criticism badly is often called sensitive 2.
3. "It's very kind 3 of you to help me with my problem, Donna. You're very considerate and generous."
1 smart: This is the best choice here. A clever, intelligent person is "smart".
2 sensitive: This is correct. A "sensitive" person is especially perceptive or easily affected emotionally by actions. The term is sometimes used to describe a person who is easily offended or upset, although the term is not pejorative.
3 kind: This is correct. Donna calls Bruno "kind" because she thinks that he is generous and considerate.
练习 5
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms
Bruno: Well, I suppose I'm looking for someone intelligent, , with a good sense of humor. Someone attractive, who enjoys traveling. Someone and athletic, and it would be great if they .
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms
Bruno: Well, I suppose I'm looking for someone intelligent, kind , with a good sense of humor. Someone attractive, who enjoys traveling. Someone fit and athletic, and it would be great if they cooked .
