fain
gb/fˈeɪn/ us/fˈeɪn/
C2
Английски
~ 4500
szívesen, hajlandó
C2
ARCHAIC
1
szívesen
A1
Модел на употреба:
[someone] would fain [verb]
I would fain join you on your journey, were I invited.
Szívesen csatlakoznék hozzátok az útra, ha meghívnátok.
She would fain help if she could.
Szívesen segítene, ha tudna.
He would fain believe the news, but he had doubts.
Примери за учащи
I would fain go with you.
Szívesen mennék veled.
She would fain help her friend.
Szívesen segítene a barátjának.
He would fain tell the truth.
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'fain' with 'feign', which means to pretend.
Значение
willingly or gladly
Колокации
would fain
|fain admit
|fain acknowledge
Синоними
gladly (More common modern equivalent, neutral register.)
|
willingly (Highlights readiness rather than joy; modern usage.)
Антоними
reluctantly (Shows doing something without wanting to, opposite of willingly.)
Теми
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Определение
In a way that shows you are happy to do something.
With pleasure or readiness; willingly.
C2
ARCHAIC
2
hajlandó
B1
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is fain to [verb]
He was fain to accept the offer despite his reservations.
Fenntartásai ellenére hajlandó volt elfogadni az ajánlatot.
They were fain to agree to the terms.
Hajlandók voltak elfogadni a feltételeket.
She was fain to help her neighbor.
Примери за учащи
I am fain to help you.
Hajlandó vagyok segíteni neked.
He is fain to join the game.
Hajlandó csatlakozni a játékhoz.
We are fain to start now.
Честа грешка:
Learners may think 'fain' means 'forced', which is incorrect.
Значение
eager or willing
Колокации
fain to accept
|fain to oblige
Синоними
ready (Neutral, modern term for being prepared or willing.)
|
eager (More emotional enthusiasm than 'fain'.)
Антоними
unwilling (Direct opposite in terms of readiness or desire.)
Теми
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Wanting to do something or ready to do it.
Eager or willing under the circumstances.
Граматика
Речникова форма
fain
IPA
GB/fˈeɪn/
US/fˈeɪn/
Срички и ударение
fain (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (fain)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: fain
- Comparative: fainer
- Superlative: fainest
Семейство думи
Forms
fainer
adjective
fainest
adjective
Изрази
would fain
1/wˈʊd fˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
archaic
would willingly do something
Used to say that someone wants to do something or is happy to do it.
Примери
- I would fain tell you all I know, but time is short.
- She would fain assist, yet she lacks the means.