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genuine [noun]
This is a genuine antique.
这是一件真正的古董。
真正的；真实的
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真正的；真实的
not fake or counterfeit
This is a genuine antique.
这是一件真正的古董。
属于或源自原始种族的；本土的
Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native.
不假或伪造
not fake or counterfeit
不伪造、虚假、错误或掺假的
Not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated.
不假装；真诚地感受或表达
not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
The handbag is made of genuine leather, so it costs more.
这个手提包是真皮的，所以价格更高。
AI contextual example
I couldn't tell whether the signature was genuine or forged.
我分辨不出这个签名是真实的还是伪造的。
AI contextual example
She showed genuine surprise when she heard the news.
她听到这个消息时表现出真实的惊讶。
AI contextual example
a genuine Picasso
一幅毕加索的真迹。
WordNet
This is a genuine antique.
这是一件真正的古董。
Her concern is genuine.
她的担忧是真诚的。
He is genuine about his promise.
他对自己的承诺是真诚的。
She is genuine in her efforts.
她的努力是真诚的。
Not this
He is genuine sorry.
Use this
He is genuinely sorry.
形容词“genuine”不能修饰动词“is sorry”，应用副词形式“genuinely”来修饰形容词“sorry”，表示“真诚地抱歉”。
Not this
It is genuine that he won the prize.
Use this
It is true that he won the prize.
“genuine”用于描述物品的真实性或人的真诚，不用于描述事实的真假；表达“事实是真的”应用“true”。
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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。
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。
真皮
This bag is made of genuine leather.
这个包是真皮制成的。
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。
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。
真实的情感
His apology was full of genuine feeling.
他的道歉充满了真实的情感。
真品，货真价实的东西
After trying many imitations, I finally found the genuine article.
试过许多仿制品后，我终于找到了真品。
无心之过，真正的错误
I made a genuine mistake when I sent the email to the wrong person.
我把邮件发错了人，那确实是个无心之失。
真诚的关心/担忧
She expressed genuine concern for her friend's health.
她对朋友的健康表达了真诚的担忧。
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genuine 音似‘真你’，意为‘真正的你’。
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。
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.
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.