1. warm and friendly
熱情友好的
We received a cordial welcome from our hosts.
我們受到了主人熱情友好的歡迎。
Despite their differences, they maintained a cordial relationship.
儘管他們有分歧，但仍保持著友好的關係。
Cordial Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
cordial
adjective
快速理解
What does "Cordial" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Cordial"?
形容友好、熱情或真摯的情感，也用於指一種甜味飲料。
- 1
友善熱情的
EN: a cordial welcome
翻譯: 熱情友善的歡迎
- 2
誠摯真心的
EN: cordial relations between the two countries
翻譯: 兩國之間誠摯友好的關係
- 3
提神甜飲
EN: a glass of blackcurrant cordial
翻譯: 一杯黑醋栗甜飲
小提醒：注意：形容詞 'cordial' 在描述關係或態度時，強調的是『真誠的友好』，而非僅僅是禮貌或表面上的客氣。
發音（How to Pronounce "Cordial" in English）
How to pronounce "Cordial" in English?"Cordial" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Cordial" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
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2. sincere and heartfelt
真誠的，衷心的
Please accept my cordial thanks for your generous support.
對於您的慷慨支持，請接受我衷心的感謝。
He extended a cordial invitation to the entire team.
他向整個團隊發出了誠摯的邀請。
3. pleasantly strong or invigorating
提神的，令人振奮的
The mountain air was cool and cordial.
山間的空氣涼爽而令人振奮。
4. a sweet, fruit-flavored non-alcoholic drink, or a liqueur
甜味水果飲料；利口酒
She served a refreshing raspberry cordial.
她端上了一杯清爽的覆盆子甜飲。
The bar is famous for its homemade elderflower cordial.
這家酒吧以其自製的接骨木花甜酒聞名。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Cordial"?How to make natural sentences with "Cordial"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| be + cordial | 表現得親切友善 | The host was cordial to all the guests. (主人對所有客人都很親切友善。) |
| cordial + noun | 熱誠的… | They received a cordial welcome. (他們受到了熱誠的歡迎。) |
| cordial + atmosphere/relations | 熱誠的氣氛/關係 | The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere. (會議在熱誠的氣氛中進行。) |
| cordial + to/toward + someone | 對某人親切友善 | Despite their differences, she remained cordial toward him. (儘管有分歧，她對他依然保持友善。) |
| cordial + invitation | 誠摯的邀請 | He sent a cordial invitation to the ceremony. (他發出了一封誠摯的儀式邀請函。) |
用法說明
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cordial with vs. cordial to
- cordial with 通常用於描述與某人「相處時」的態度或氣氛，強調互動過程中的友好。
- cordial to 則更側重於對待他人的「單向行為或舉止」，表示對某人表現出友善。
- 在描述會議、關係或氣氛時，cordial with 更為常見。
- 在描述個人對他人的具體行為時，兩者皆可使用，但 cordial to 更直接。 EN: The meeting between the two leaders was cordial with a frank exchange of views. 翻譯: 兩位領導人之間的會議氣氛友好，並進行了坦率的意見交流。
EN:She was always cordial to new colleagues, offering help whenever needed.
翻譯:她對新同事總是很友善，隨時提供幫助。
總結建議
一般來說，描述整體關係或氣氛用 cordial with，描述對待他人的具體行為則 cordial to 更為自然。
易混淆對比
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cordial vs friendly
「cordial」強調正式、禮貌的熱情，常用於商務或正式場合；「friendly」則指一般、隨和、自然的友善態度，適用範圍更廣。
cordial vs warm
「cordial」是禮貌且真誠的，但可能較為正式或拘謹；「warm」則傳達更深層、更自然的情感溫暖與親切感。
cordial vs polite
「cordial」在禮貌的基礎上增添了真誠與熱情；「polite」則僅指遵守禮節，不一定帶有情感溫度。
口語用法
How is "Cordial" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Cordial"?
引述
用於引述或轉述他人友善的態度或話語，帶有正面評價的語氣。 EN: She was surprisingly cordial when I apologized. 翻譯: 我道歉時，她出乎意料地親切友善。
EN:He described the meeting as brief but cordial.
翻譯:他形容那次會議雖然簡短，但氣氛融洽。
語氣強調
在口語中，有時會用來強調一種刻意表現的、略帶正式感的友善，可能帶有一絲諷刺或反差意味。 EN: After all the arguing, his cordial goodbye felt a bit strange. 翻譯: 在所有的爭吵之後，他友善的道別讓人感覺有點奇怪。
EN:The email was cordial, but you could tell she was still upset.
翻譯:那封電子郵件措辭客氣友善，但你還是能感覺出她仍在生氣。
停頓填充
在描述社交場合或人物性格時，用作一個比 "friendly" 更正式、更具體的精確詞彙，常伴隨解釋或舉例。 EN: The host was... cordial, you know, making sure everyone had a drink. 翻譯: 主人非常…周到熱情，你知道的，確保每個人都有飲料喝。
EN:We maintain a cordial relationship—we say hello at parties, that's about it.
翻譯:我們保持著一種友好的關係——就是在派對上打個招呼，僅此而已。
正式書寫注意：在正式書面語（如報告、學術論文）中，"cordial" 較為少見，通常會用更中性的詞如 "friendly", "amicable", 或 "polite" 來替代，除非特意強調一種熱誠而正式的友好關係。
常見短語
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cordial relations
adjective + noun
友好關係
cordial invitation
adjective + noun
誠摯的邀請
cordial atmosphere
adjective + noun
親切友好的氣氛
cordial welcome
adjective + noun
熱誠的歡迎
cordial conversation
adjective + noun
親切的交談
less than cordial
adverb phrase + adjective
不太友善
cordial disagreement
adjective + noun
友好的分歧
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Cordial"?Which "Cordial" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The atmosphere in the meeting was very cordial.
✓The atmosphere in the meeting was very friendly/warm.
「cordial」通常用來形容人與人之間的互動、關係或態度，較少直接用來描述「atmosphere」這種抽象環境。描述會議氣氛友好，用 friendly 或 warm 更自然。
×She is a cordial person who always helps others.
✓She is a kind/helpful person who always helps others.
「cordial」的核心意思是「熱情友好的」，特別指在正式或社交場合表現出的禮貌性熱情。描述一個人本質上「善良、樂於助人」，用 kind 或 helpful 更準確。Cordial 更側重於表面態度和舉止。
×We had a cordial talk about our future plans.
✓We had a friendly/sincere talk about our future plans.
「cordial」帶有正式、客套的意味，常用於描述初次見面或不太熟的人之間禮貌而友好的互動。如果是親密朋友或家人之間真誠、深入的談話，用 friendly 或 sincere 更貼切。
×I cordially invite you to my birthday party.
✓I warmly invite you to my birthday party.
「cordially」是副詞，語氣非常正式，常見於正式請柬或商業信函（如 "You are cordially invited..."）。在非正式的口語或個人邀請中，使用 warmly 或 sincerely 更自然。
×Their cordial friendship lasted for decades.
✓Their warm/long-lasting friendship lasted for decades.
「cordial」通常不用來修飾「friendship」，因為它強調的是一種禮貌性的熱情，而非深厚持久的友誼情感。描述深厚的友誼，用 warm, close, 或 long-lasting 更合適。
詞形變化
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