genuine
adjective
UK/ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/
US/ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/
Definitions of genuine adjective
- B2
Something that is genuine is authentic and exactly what it purports to be.
真實的；非偽造的；名副其實的
genuine leather
真皮
This antique is a genuine work of art.
這件古董是真正的藝術品。
If this is a genuine Michelangelo drawing, its value would be incalculable.
如果這真的是米開朗基羅的畫作，它的價值將無法估量。
- C1
When describing people or their emotions, 'genuine' indicates honesty and sincerity.
真誠的；誠實的；真心實意的
He is a very genuine person.
他是一個非常真誠的人。
She expressed her genuine gratitude to me.
她向我表達了真誠的感激。
This is a genuine compliment from a friend.
這是來自朋友的真誠讚美。
Idioms
- the genuine article
A true and excellent example of something.
真貨
• The pizza at this restaurant looks like the genuine article, with true Italian flavors.
這家餐廳的披薩看起來是真正的義大利風味，確實是正宗的。