having or showing a deep respect for God and religion 虔诚的；虔敬的 pious acts 虔诚之举
- (disapproving)
pretending to be religious, moral or good in order to impress other people 道貌岸然的；伪善的；假正经的 pious sentiments 虚情假意 He dismissed his critics as pious do-gooders. 他把批评他的人斥为虔诚的行善者。 a rather pious and condescending smile 相当虔诚和居高临下的微笑
- pious hope
something that you want to happen but is unlikely to be achieved 可望而不可即的；难以实现的
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin pius ‘dutiful, pious’ + -ous.