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。
