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  • Derivatives : n  lovability ; n  lovableness ; adv  lovably
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

lovable ['l^vəbl]
  1. 1. adjective 可爱的

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

lovable ['lʌvəbl] ['lʌvəbl]
  1. 1. adjective 可爱的;讨人喜欢

Collins English-English Dictionary

lovable ['l^vəbəl]
  1. 1. adj attracting or deserving affection

Examples

她喜爱她的小狗,那小狗也诚然可爱。
She loves her puppy, and the puppy is really lovable.
这小女孩逗人喜欢。
She's a lovable little girl.
这小姑娘惹人怜爱。
The little girl is so lovable.
这孩子怪招人疼的。
This child is really lovable.
招人喜欢的孩子
a charming (or lovable) child
牡丹花展,株株绚丽多姿,惹人喜欢。
The flowers in the peony exhibition are so gorgeous and lovable.

nciku Note

Siding with the bully

Siding with the bully
助纣为虐
zhùzhòuwéinüè

It literally means "aid King Zhou in his tyrannical rule."

The Story:
In the late Qin dynasty, after capturing the capital of Qin, Liu Bang saw the magnificent, beautiful palace of Qin. In there was so much gold and treasure, not to mention young and beautiful women. He was tempted to the point that he wanted to live in the palace and pursue his desires to the very end. However, his advisor, Zhang Liang did not agree with the decision. He said, "The Qin dynasty was overthrown because its ruler was brutal and tyrannical. If you want to destroy evil for the sake of the people, then you need to discard the extravagance that characterized the Qin, and instead preach the importance of working hard and living a plain life. If you live in the palace and indulge on your fantasies, then you are the equal of King Jie, who was the last king of the Xia dynasty. An effective medicine tastes bitter but prevents sickness, and words of wisdom sound shrill to the ear but is beneficial for upright behavior." When hearing what Zhang Liang's comment, Liu Bang finally saw the error of his ways. He stationed his men elsewhere, knowing that he did not want to be the equal of King Jie.

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