仪
appearance; etiquette; gift; yearn; surname; instrument
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesnoun
person's appearance; demeanor
neutralRefers to a person's external demeanor or appearance.
He has a dignified appearance and a great temperament.
Her neat appearance leaves a good impression.
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The general's majestic demeanor makes people respect and awe him.
Although he is old, his appearance is still energetic.
She pays attention to her appearance and dresses appropriately every day.
noun
etiquette; ceremony
formalRefers to formal rules of behavior or ceremonial procedures.
The emcee is hosting the wedding ceremony.
We should perform the etiquette properly and respect traditional customs.
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The procedure of this ceremony is very complicated and needs to be rehearsed in advance.
Etiquette in diplomatic occasions is very important and cannot be wrong.
He is familiar with the etiquette of various occasions and is good at socializing.
noun
gift; present
neutralRefers to a gift given to express congratulations or thanks.
This is our congratulatory gift for you; happy birthday to you.
He received many thank-you gifts and thanked everyone for their help.
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Please accept this small gift; it's not much of a respect.
The company prepared generous congratulatory gifts for retired employees.
The thank-you gift he sent is not valuable, but it carries deep affection.
verb
yearn for; admire; aspire to
literaryLiterary term meaning to admire or yearn for something deeply.
I have long admired this famous historical city.
The university he admired finally admitted him.
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This poem expresses the poet's admiration for rural life.
The profession she aspires to is to become a doctor.
For many years, he has admired that talented writer.
proper noun
surname Yi
neutralRefers to the Chinese surname Yi.
My head teacher's surname is Yi, and everyone likes her very much.
Mr. Yi is a senior consultant in our company.
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The surname Yi is not very common in the north.
Ms. Yi didn't come to work today; she might be sick.
I know a painter surnamed Yi whose works are very distinctive.
noun
instrument; meter
neutralRefers to tools or devices used for measurement or observation.
This instrument can accurately measure temperature and humidity.
The seismograph is an ancient instrument used to monitor earthquakes.
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A protractor is a commonly used drawing tool in math classes.
There are many precision instruments in the laboratory that need to be operated carefully.
He is adjusting the newly purchased astronomical instrument.