区别辨析diligent与industrious

这两个形容词均表示“勤奋的”之意。

diligent : 多指为一定的目的或追求而勤奋。

• a diligent student
  用功的学生
• Leo is very diligent in/about his work.
  利奥工作非常勤奋。
• Their lawyer was extremely diligent in preparing their case.
  律师为他们这个案子做了认真扎实的准备。

industrious : 指由习惯养成或天性形成的勤奋。

• She was an industrious and willing worker.
  她是个勤劳肯干的员工。
• It is a harmonious community where pupils are happy and industrious.
  这是一个和睦的集体，学生们开心玩耍，用功读书。
• Apart from his intelligence, he was tirelessly industrious.
  除了很聪颖之外，他还是一个孜孜不倦的勤奋的人。