genteel

释义

adj.文雅的; 有礼貌的; 有教养的; 上流社会的

词态变化

副词 :   genteelly ;

实用场景例句

The genteel towns of Winchester and Chichester radiate an everlasting allure.

温彻斯特和奇切斯特这两座高雅的城镇散发出一种持久的魅力。

金山词霸

Two genteel ladies with graceful movements and harmonious voices.

两位举止端庄、声音悦耳的优雅女士

金山词霸

Sophisticated families, embodying a genteel lifestyle, regularly visited this retreat in their quest for health and serenity.

秉持优雅生活方式的高雅家庭常光顾这处静修之所，以追寻健康与宁静。

金山词霸

She greeted the guests with a genteel smile.

她以优雅的微笑迎接客人。

金山词霸

Her genteel manners annoyed the guests.

她那矫揉造作的举止惹恼了宾客。

金山词霸

He maintained a genteel appearance despite his modest income.

他外表保持着优雅风度，尽管收入微薄。

金山词霸

Say a bouquet, sister Jemima ,'tis more genteel.

妹妹,用字文雅点儿, 说一束花.

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I'd stint myself to keep you both in a genteel and seemly style.

我会节衣缩食来让你们俩过一种上流社会的体面生活.

辞典例句

But on at least two issues, such genteel methods are proving inadequate.

但至少在两个问题上, 这样的柔性手段显得有些孱弱.

期刊摘选

His ideal of quiet and of genteel retirement was found in Washington Square.

他理想中静谧优雅,可以幽居的住处终于在华盛顿广场找到了.

辞典例句

She always talks in a genteel voice when she's on the phone.

她打电话时说话总是摆出一副上流架子.

期刊摘选

They are not above seeing the shortcomings of the genteel society in which they move.

他们并非对他们生活中的上流社会的种种缺陷视而不见.

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Because of their genteel, civilized settings and characters, these stories are also known as " cosies "

由于这类小说的上层社会 、 文明的背景和角色, 它们也被称为 “ 舒适推理小说 ”

期刊摘选

She is too genteel for words.

她说话太咬文嚼字了.

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Although she was poor, she was living in genteel poverty.

尽管她贫穷, 但她总想装出上流社会阶层的样子.

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You are genteel enough, you look like a lady.

你是够文雅的, 看上去象个大家闺秀.

辞典例句

People you know or have just met often remark on your genteel ways.

认识你的人或刚刚认识你的人,都常常称赞你彬彬有礼的态度.

期刊摘选

Simple and decent, fashionable and meaningful, genteel taste gives out since.

简单大方, 时尚又有内涵, 儒雅的绅士味道自然散发出来.

期刊摘选

I have known many couples, who have entirely disliked each other, lead very comfortable genteel lives.

我认识许多对夫妻, 彼此根本不喜欢, 生活仍然非常舒适温存.

辞典例句

In the 1930 s there was a return to a more genteel, ladylike appearance.

进入三十年代后,女性回归到更优雅, 更有女人味的时装中.

期刊摘选

She always talks in such a genteel voice when she's on the phone.

她打电话时,说话总是摆出一副上流架子.

《简明英汉词典》

He came from a genteel family.

他出身于有教养的家庭.

辞典例句

Arts and good tast represent not only excellent quality, but also guidance genteel moral act.

艺术以及好的品位不仅代表了优良的品质, 而且可以用来引导有教养的道德行为.

期刊摘选

There are not as many genteel young men in Devonshire as Sussex.

与苏塞克斯相比,德文郡有教养的年轻人不多.

辞典例句

She lived a genteel, careful, frugal life.

她过著高尚的 、 谨慎而节俭的生活.

期刊摘选

He lived in genteel poverty.

他虽穷却爱摆排场.

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英英释义

Adjective

1. marked by refinement in taste and manners;

"cultivated speech"

"cultured Bostonians"

"cultured tastes"

"a genteel old lady"

"polite society"