pious/ˈpaɪəs; `paɪəs/ adj1 having or showing a deep devotion to religion （对宗教）虔诚的.2 (derog 贬) hypocritically virtuous 假虔诚的; 虚伪的 He dismissed his critics as pious do-gooders who were afraid to face the facts. 他把批评他的人斥之为不敢面对事实的假善人.
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