industriousness n. 勤奋
- I have a good command of computer, as well as English, due to my industriousness.
由于勤奋好学,在学好英语的同时,计算机能力也不错。 - Aunt Harriet could not find words to praise Bessie's industriousness and efficiency.
哈丽特不知该用什么言辞来赞扬贝西的勤奋与高效。 - The Chinese people promote the welfare of American and enhance the upgrade of the productions by their industriousness.
中国人民以勤劳的双手,增进了美国的福祉,促进其产业升级换代。
industriousness[ noun ]
persevering determination to perform a task
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his diligence won him quick promotionsfrugality and industry are still regarded as virtues
Industrious \In*dus"tri*ous\, a. [L. industrius, industriosus:
cf. F. industrieux. See {Industry}.]
1. Given to industry; characterized by diligence; constantly,
regularly, or habitually occupied; busy; assiduous; not
slothful or idle; -- commonly implying devotion to lawful
and useful labor.
Frugal and industrious men are commonly friendly to
the established government. --Sir W.
Temple.
2. Steadily and perseveringly active in a particular pursuit
or aim; as, he was negligent in business, but industrious
in pleasure; an industrious mischief maker.
Industrious to seek out the truth of all things.
--Spenser.
-- {In*dus"tri*ous*ly}, adv. -- {In*dus"tri*ous*ness}, n.
industriousness \in*dus"tri*ous*ness\ n.
persevering application; habitual and diligent occupation
with productive activity.
Syn: diligence, industry.
[WordNet 1.5]