Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #2524
genuine
真正的；真实的
not fake or counterfeit
- 1.
Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native.
属于或源自原始种族的；本土的
- 2.
not fake or counterfeit
不假或伪造
- 3.
Not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated.
不伪造、虚假、错误或掺假的
- 4.
not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
不假装；真诚地感受或表达
- 5.
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something; ; - G.K.Chesterton
体现或反映某物的本质或真实特征
属于或源自原始种族的；本土的；不假或伪造；不伪造、虚假、错误或掺假的；不假装；真诚地感受或表达；体现或反映某物的本质或真实特征
In use
The handbag is made of genuine leather, so it costs more.
I couldn't tell whether the signature was genuine or forged.
She showed genuine surprise when she heard the news.
a genuine Picasso
genuine leather
genuine emotion
a genuine dilemma
genuine [noun]
This is a genuine antique.
这是一件真正的古董。
be genuine
Connections
Collocations
- genuine smile
- 真诚的微笑
- She gave a genuine smile when she saw the surprise.她看到惊喜时露出了真诚的微笑。
- genuine concern
- 真切的关心
- He expressed genuine concern for her safety.他对她的安全表达了真切的关心。
- genuine leather
- 真皮
- This bag is made of genuine leather.这个包是真皮制成的。
- genuine interest
- 真正的兴趣
- She has a genuine interest in learning Chinese.她对学习中文有真正的兴趣。
- genuine article
- 真品；正品
- The painting was confirmed as a genuine article by experts.这幅画被专家确认为真品。
- genuine feeling
Learner notes
Memory Tip
genuine 音似‘真你’，意为‘真正的你’。
Context & Register
通常为中性，适用于日常对话与正式书面语中，例如描述人的品质、情感或物品的真实性。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words like 'fine', 'shine', 'wine', 'divine', and 'sine' rhyme with the ending of 'genuine' (/-aɪn/). However, 'marine' and similar words ending in '-ine' are pronounced with /-iːn/ and do not rhyme. Be careful not to confuse spelling with pronunciation.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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