late 14c., "of the heart," from Middle French cordial, from Medieval Latin cordialis "of or for the heart," from Latin cor (genitive cordis) "heart," from PIE root *kerd- (1) "heart" (see heart (n.)). Meaning "heartfelt, from the heart" is mid-15c. The noun is late 14c., originally "medicine, food, or drink that stimulates the heart." Related: Cordiality.
中文解释
1、cordi- + -al.2、cord- + -ial.3、含义：heartfelt, from the heart, of the heart.4、The noun is late 14c., originally "medicine, food, or drink that stimulates the heart".
实用例句
1. The conversation was carried on in a cordial and friendly atmosphere.
会谈是在亲切友好的气氛中进行的.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. The meeting of the old classmates was extremely cordial.
老同学聚会在一起,分外亲热.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
3. We maintain cordial relations with our neighbors.