Language Point 31

People who lack genuine core values...(Para. 12)

genuine: a. real; true

They welcome him with genuine enthusiasm.

他们以真挚的热情欢迎他。

The sofa is made of genuine leather.

这沙发是真皮做的。

core: n. 1. (figurative) the central or most important part

This is the core of the discussion.

这是争论的核心。

That boy is honest to the core.

那孩子非常诚实。

2. the hard, central part, containing the seeds, of fruits like apples and pears

After eating the apple he threw the core away.

吃完苹果，他将核扔了。