Diligence



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 勤勉, 勤奋
• ［英］ n. 勤勉, 勤奋 ( steady effort)
• ［类］ 反义词: procrastination ( 拖延)
• ［例］ She shows great diligence in her school work.

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin diligentia, from diligent-, diligens
• Date: 14th century
• 1.
  • a. persevering application ; assiduity
  • b. obsolete speed, haste
• 2. the attention and care legally expected or required of a person (as a party to a contract)

II. noun

• Etymology: French, literally, haste, from Middle French, persevering application
• Date: 1742
• stagecoach

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