earnestly
adverb uk/ˈɜː.nɪst.li/ us/ˈɝː.nɪst.li/
认真地,郑重其事地(往往不苟言笑地)
in a serious and determined way, often without humour
He hopes school officials will continue to work earnestly to ensure the rights of their minority students. 他希望学校官员继续认真工作,确保少数民族学生的权利。
He stood with his hands on his hips, his head tilted slightly as he listened earnestly to questions. 他双手叉腰站着,微微歪着头,郑重其事地听着提问。
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- He leaned forward across the table and he said to me, very earnestly , "You really liked it, huh?"
- The cast works earnestly , and when the play succeeds, it's a tribute to their skill .
- She nodded earnestly and took notes.