fain
gb/fˈeɪn/ us/fˈeɪn/
C2
Английский
~ 4500
szívesen, hajlandó
C2
ARCHAIC
1
szívesen
A1
Модель употребления:
[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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'fain' with 'feign', which means to pretend.
Значение
willingly or gladly
Коллокации
would fain
|fain admit
|fain acknowledge
Синонимы
gladly (More common modern equivalent, neutral register.)
|
willingly (Highlights readiness rather than joy; modern usage.)
Антонимы
reluctantly (Shows doing something without wanting to, opposite of willingly.)
Темы
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
Модель употребления:
[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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may think 'fain' means 'forced', which is incorrect.
Значение
eager or willing
Коллокации
fain to accept
|fain to oblige
Синонимы
ready (Neutral, modern term for being prepared or willing.)
|
eager (More emotional enthusiasm than 'fain'.)
Антонимы
unwilling (Direct opposite in terms of readiness or desire.)
Темы
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Wanting to do something or ready to do it.
Eager or willing under the circumstances.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
fain
IPA
GB/fˈeɪn/
US/fˈeɪn/
Слоги и ударение
fain (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (fain)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: fain
- Comparative: fainer
- Superlative: fainest
Родственные слова
Forms
fainer
adjective
fainest
adjective
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- I would fain tell you all I know, but time is short.
- She would fain assist, yet she lacks the means.