🇬🇧🇨🇳 admire - 钦佩 : English Lesson

Meaning of "admire" ("钦佩"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

When you admire something or someone, you look at them with respect, pleasure, and appreciation. It means you think highly of them and often wish to be like them or have what they have.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I admire my dog’s talent for sleeping 20 hours a day—I wish I could do that!

My little brother admires me so much that he copies everything I do… even my bad dance moves.

Everyone admires my dad’s jokes, but only because they’re so bad it’s funny.

I told my plant I admire it for staying alive, despite my terrible watering schedule.

My dog admires me so much, he follows me everywhere… even to the bathroom.

In the park a girl paints a big yellow sun and a tall flower. People stop and look. All admire the picture. I admire the sun. We admire the color. They admire the small bright lines. I admire her calm face. She sees us and smiles. We clap and she feels warm and happy.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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