earnest

noun

1. something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract

adj

1. not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal

Synonym: businesslike

2. characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

e.g. both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate
an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant
a film with a solemn social message

Synonym: sinceresolemn

3. earnest

e.g. one's dearest wish
devout wishes for their success
heartfelt condolences

Synonym: deardevoutheartfelt

1. （更）严肃地;（更）郑重地
If something is done or happens in earnest, it happens to a much greater extent and more seriously than before.

earnest的解释

e.g. Campaigning will begin in earnest tomorrow...
竞选将于明日郑重开始。
e.g. The two countries can finally start negotiating in earnest about issues of mutual concern.
两国终于可以开始就双方共同关心的问题进行更为认真的谈判。

2. 认真的;诚挚的;真诚的
Earnest people are very serious and sincere in what they say or do, because they think that their actions and beliefs are important.

e.g. Ella was a pious, earnest woman...
埃拉是个虔诚、认真的女人。
e.g. His expression is as earnest when he smiles as when he is arguing...
他不论笑的时候还是争论的时候表情都同样真诚。

3. 认真地；诚挚地;真诚地
If you are in earnest, you are sincere in what you are doing and saying.

e.g. It presented in satirical terms points made in earnest by Catholic writers...
它用讽刺的语言呈现了天主教作家郑重其事表明的观点。
e.g. No one could tell whether he was in earnest or in jest.
谁都不知道他是认真的还是在开玩笑。

1. 认真的：dynamic 精悍的 | earnest 认真的 | well-educated 受过良好教育的

2. 定金,保证金：1368earned surplus 营业盈余,已获盈余 | 1369earnest 定金,保证金 | 1370earning power 盈利能力,收益能力

3. 热心;真实;认真的;真挚的：earn 挣得 | earnest 热心;真实;认真的;真挚的 | earnestmoney 定金