어떤 일이나 사람에 대하여 대단히 진지하고 성실하며 본심에서 우러나온.
Resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction; serious in intention or purpose.
예문:
"The student made an earnest plea for more time to finish her final project."
"Despite his earnest efforts, the negotiator could not reach a compromise between the two parties."
미래에 일어날 더 큰 일의 징조나 보증으로서 미리 보여주는 증거 또는 징표.
A thing intended or regarded as a sign or promise of what is to come.
예문:
"The first warm days of March are a welcome earnest of the spring to come."
"Her initial success in the minor leagues was an earnest of the greatness she would achieve later."
계약을 확정하고 성실히 이행하겠다는 약속의 의미로 미리 지불하는 보증금 또는 계약금.
Money paid by a buyer as a deposit to a seller to bind a contract.
예문:
"The buyer paid five thousand dollars as earnest to secure the purchase of the vintage car."
"If the deal falls through because of the buyer, the seller may be entitled to keep the earnest money."