| 单词 | polite |
| 例句 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔CHARACTER〕Yeah, sometimes he can be really nice and polite but, I tell you, deep down he's an animal! 没错，他有时候会显得非常亲切、非常有礼貌，但我告诉你，他实际上是个畜生！朗文写作活用〔Epictetus〕Greek Stoic philosopher who believed that one should act in life as one would at a banquet, by taking a polite portion of all that is offered.爱比克泰德：古希腊斯多葛派哲学家，认以为人生如宴会，人只应在所有提供的东西中有礼貌地拿取一份美国传统〔I'm damned if〕I'm polite to his ex-wife when I meet her, but I'm damned if I'm going to invite her over for dinner.我遇到他前妻时对她很客气，但决不会请她来吃晚饭。剑桥高阶〔LOOK〕It's not polite to stare, you know. 你知道盯着人看是不礼貌的。朗文写作活用〔MESSAGE〕She wrote a polite little note to Miss Henry, thanking her for her kindness. 她写了张礼貌的便条给亨利小姐，感谢她的好心。朗文写作活用〔NICE〕The staff at the hotel were lovely - so helpful and polite. 酒店里的服务人员非常友好—乐于助人，彬彬有礼。朗文写作活用〔PERSUADE〕A good salesman is polite, enthusiastic, and not too pushy. 优秀的销售员礼貌、热情且不太磨人。朗文写作活用〔POLITE〕I didn't really care what she thought about the book, but I thought it would be polite to ask her. 我真的不在乎她对这本书的印象，但我觉得问她一声是礼貌的做法。朗文写作活用〔POLITE〕It's not considered polite to ask someone how much they earn. 问别人挣多少钱被认为是不礼貌的。朗文写作活用〔POLITE〕She's always extremely polite to me, but I never know what she's really thinking. 她对我一向极有礼貌，但我从不知道她其实在想些什么。朗文写作活用〔POLITE〕The guests were all very polite about the meal, but inside Joan just wanted to cry. 宾客们对这餐饭都满口客气话，但琼的内心里只想哭。朗文写作活用〔POLITE〕The last thing I felt like doing was making polite conversation with my roommate's parents. 我最不想的就是与室友的父母亲说客套话。朗文写作活用〔REJECT〕Many young people scorn polite behaviour as insincere. 许多年轻人把礼貌的举止蔑视为虚伪。朗文写作活用〔RUDE〕I was tired, but I thought it might not be polite to leave so early. 我累了，但又觉得这么早离开可能不太礼貌。朗文写作活用〔RUDE〕You weren't very polite to her. 你对她不太礼貌。朗文写作活用〔STRICT/NOT STRICT〕Emily was polite but firm - her answer was ‘no’. 埃米莉很客气，但是态度坚决—她的回答是“不”。朗文写作活用〔TALK〕Sheila was sitting next to the boss's wife and felt obliged to make polite conversation. 希拉坐在老板的妻子旁边，她觉得应该说几句客气话。朗文写作活用〔TALK〕There was a lot of polite waffle about how well the Princess and her family were looking before anyone got to the point. 大家在进入正题之前讲了许多王妃和她家人气色有多好的客套话。朗文写作活用〔TIDY〕Our house was immaculate, and Mother taught us to be polite and deferential to visitors. 我们的房子打扫得非常整洁，妈妈还教我们对待客人要礼貌恭敬。朗文写作活用〔WELL-DRESSED〕He was polite and neatly dressed. 他彬彬有礼，穿着整洁。朗文写作活用〔accuse〕You can't accuse him of being rude: he's always extremely polite.你不能指责他无礼：他总是非常有礼貌。韦氏高阶〔amiable〕How amiable and polite he had seemed.他看起来是多么友善, 多么彬彬有礼啊。外研社新世纪〔amiable〕She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed.看到他如此和蔼可亲、彬彬有礼，她非常惊讶。柯林斯高阶〔antipathy〕Despite his personal antipathy to me, he was still able to be polite.尽管他对我有反感，他仍能礼貌相待。牛津搭配〔ask〕It's not polite to ask how much a person weighs.询问别人的体重很不礼貌。韦氏高阶〔authoritative〕His manner is polite but authoritative.他的态度是礼貌的，但却是命令式的。韦氏高阶〔barbarian〕He is well-spoken and polite but his father is a barbarian.他谈吐文雅又很有礼貌，但他的父亲却是个粗人。韦氏高阶〔board〕All he r efforts to be polite went by the board and she started to shout.她力图保持和颜悦色的一切努力都白费了，于是她开始大喊大叫。牛津高阶〔bow〕In some cultures it is polite to greet people with a bow, while in others a handshake is preferred.有的文化以鞠躬表示礼貌的问候，而另一些文化更推崇握手的表达方式。韦氏高阶〔boy〕What a polite little boy (=young male child) you are.你真是个有礼貌的小男孩。朗文当代〔but〕They were polite, but not really friendly.他们很客气，但不见得友好。韦氏高阶〔character〕John's rudeness was not in character because he is usually very polite.约翰的粗暴无礼同他的性格不符,因为他通常是很有礼貌的。英汉大词典〔charm school〕A school or course in which polite manners and proper etiquette are taught.美仪学校：教授礼仪及适当礼节的学校或课程美国传统〔common〕You'd think he'd have the common courtesy to apologize(= this would be the polite behaviour that people would expect).你还以为他会懂得起码的礼貌去道个歉呢。牛津高阶〔compared〕Compared to some of the things she's said, this was polite.和她说过的一些话相比，这算是客气的。麦克米伦高阶〔considerate〕She is always polite and considerate towards her employees.她对待雇员总是客客气气，关心体谅。牛津高阶〔consistency〕Her rude behaviour is not in consistency with her usual polite nature.她的粗鲁行为和她平时斯文的性情是不相符合的。英汉大词典〔convention〕Her work refuses any concession to polite conventions of 'good taste'.她的作品拒绝迎合“高品位”的礼貌习俗。牛津搭配〔conversation〕In the Western world it is polite to maintain eye contact during conversation.在西方国家，交谈时保持目光接触是礼貌的行为。牛津搭配〔coolly〕His manner was coolly polite and impersonal.他的态度礼貌中透着冷淡，没有什么人情味。麦克米伦高阶〔correctly〕I think English men are very polite and very correct.我认为英国人很有礼貌，举止非常得体。柯林斯高阶〔correct〕I think English men are very polite and very correct.我认为英国人很有教养, 举止得体。外研社新世纪〔couch〕He couched his demands in very polite terms.他用十分委婉的措辞表达了他的要求。21世纪英汉〔couch〕The letter was couched in polite terms.这封信的措辞很有礼貌。韦氏高阶〔courtesy〕Polite behavior.谦恭有礼：有礼貌的举止行为美国传统〔cutup〕It's hard to believe Ella was a cutup in school - she's so polite now.很难相信萨莉在学校是个活宝——她现在是这么文静。剑桥高阶〔dealing〕She has always been very polite in her dealings with me.她在与我交往的过程中总是彬彬有礼。牛津高阶〔decline〕To express polite refusal.婉拒，谢绝美国传统〔deference〕She covered her head out of/in deference to (= because of a polite respect for) Muslim custom.出于对穆斯林习俗的尊重，她把头蒙了起来。剑桥高阶〔demurral〕The act of demurring, especially a mild, polite, or considered expression of opposition.（委婉的）反对：反对，尤指温和的、有礼貌的、表达委婉的反对美国传统〔difference〕The man is not merely polite, but really interested. One can tell the difference.那人不仅仅是表示客气,而是真正感到兴趣,这两种态度的区别谁都看得出。英汉大词典〔done〕Spitting on the street is just not done in polite society.在街上吐痰，这在文明社会里是不得体的美国传统〔do〕A gentleman should do the polite.一位绅士应该表现得彬彬有礼。文馨英汉〔effort〕I have to make a conscious effort to be polite so early in the morning.大清早的时候我要特别提醒自己礼貌待人。牛津搭配〔effort〕I know you don't like her, but please make an effort to be polite.我知道你不喜欢她，但请尽量礼貌些。朗文当代〔endlessly〕She is polite and charming and endlessly patient.她彬彬有礼, 又讨人喜欢, 而且要多耐心就有多耐心。外研社新世纪〔ever〕I thought Alex might be angry, but he was as polite and friendly as ever.我原认为亚历克斯可能会生气，但他却像原来一样客气、友好。麦克米伦高阶〔excessively〕He was excessively polite.他太过客气了。外研社新世纪〔facade〕I could sense the hostility lurking behind her polite facade.我能感觉到在她彬彬有礼的外表下隐藏的敌意。韦氏高阶〔firm〕Cal replied with a polite but firm 'no'.卡尔很有礼貌但语气坚决地回答说“不行”。朗文当代〔foot〕When I visited my girlfriend's parents I tried to be very polite and put my best foot forward.我去见女朋友的父母时非常礼貌，尽力展现自己最好的一面。韦氏高阶〔force〕She forced herself to be polite to them.她对他们强装客气。牛津高阶〔friendly〕She was polite and friendly to everyone.她对每个人都礼貌而友善。外研社新世纪〔gaze〕Don't stare at him, it's not polite.别盯着他看，这样不礼貌。韦氏高阶〔genteel〕Refined in manner; well-bred and polite.优雅的：举止优雅的；受良好教育并有礼貌的美国传统〔giggle〕They were all very polite, but I'm sure they'd have had a giggle later.他们都很有礼貌, 但我确定, 他们一会儿一定会拿什么取笑一番。外研社新世纪〔give up to〕It's still polite to give up your seat to an old man.把座位让给老人仍是个有礼貌的行为。21世纪英汉〔governor〕Chiefly British Used as a form of polite address for a man.【多用于英国】 先生：用作对男人的尊称美国传统〔grab〕When he saw the man give Leslie a polite kiss on the cheek, he grabbed her.当他看到那个男人礼节性地亲吻了莱斯利的脸颊, 他一把把她揪了过来。外研社新世纪〔grace〕He didn't even have the grace to apologize (=he was not polite enough to apologize).他甚至连道歉的气度都没有。朗文当代〔grammar〕People were too polite to correct my grammar when I spoke German.人们太客气了，没有纠正我讲德语时的语法错误。牛津搭配〔greeting〕I smiled a polite greeting, but the woman hardly acknowledged me.我笑着客气地打了个招呼，可是那女人都没有搭理我。朗文当代〔greeting〕They said nothing, but nodded a polite greeting.他们没有说话，但是相互礼貌地点头致意。牛津搭配〔hiragana〕A cursive kana used for polite, informal, or casual writing.平假名：一种草体的假名，用于礼貌的，非正式的或随意的书写中美国传统〔hurt〕It won't hurt you to be polite for a change.你不妨有礼貌一点，这对你没坏处。麦克米伦高阶〔icily〕The prison official is icily polite and bureaucratic.监狱官冷淡又客气，表现出十足的官僚作风。柯林斯高阶〔icily〕The prison official is icily polite and bureaucratic.监狱官客气冷漠, 官僚气十足。外研社新世纪〔impermissible〕There are certain topics of conversation that are impermissible in polite society.有一些话题在上流社会中属于禁区。剑桥高阶〔inflexible〕Polite but inflexible, she would not be deflected from her intention.她礼貌但很坚决，绝不放弃自己的目标。美国传统〔interested〕I wasn't sure if he was really interested or if he was just being polite.我不敢肯定他是真的感兴趣，还是出于礼貌而已。朗文当代〔interrupt〕It's not polite to interrupt.打断别人的话是不礼貌的。韦氏高阶〔know〕He's generous and, you know, very nice, very polite.他很大方, 而且, 你知道, 他很友善, 也很有礼貌。外研社新世纪〔lady〕A woman, especially when spoken of or to in a polite way.对女性的尊称：尤指那些言谈之间很有礼貌的妇女美国传统〔language〕The tone of his language was diplomatic and polite.他讲话圆滑得体, 有礼有节。外研社新世纪〔language〕The tone of his language was diplomatic and polite.他说话圆通得体、彬彬有礼。柯林斯高阶〔lapse〕After a few polite words the conversation lapsed.几句寒暄之后，谈话冷场了。韦氏高阶〔lapse〕It was an odd lapse for one who is normally so polite.对一个平时如此礼貌的人来说，这种闪失真是异常。牛津搭配〔laugh up your sleeve〕They're very polite in your presence, but you get the feeling they're laughing up their sleeves.当着你的面他们都很有礼貌，但你能感觉到他们在暗自发笑。剑桥高阶〔leave〕After a few minutes of polite conversation, he took his leave.寒暄了一会儿，他就告辞了。韦氏高阶〔lovely〕She was a lovely girl — polite, respectful and hard-working.她是个亲切友好的姑娘——有礼貌, 为人谦恭, 还很勤奋。外研社新世纪〔mannered〕They are always perfectly polite and beautifully mannered.他们总是很懂礼貌，彬彬有礼。柯林斯高阶〔manner〕His manner was polite but cool.他举止有礼但很冷漠。牛津高阶〔menial〕A number of polite and unobtrusive menials fetched and carried.许多礼貌而谦恭的仆人听候差遣。外研社新世纪〔mood〕He was in no mood for being polite to visitors.他当时没心思以礼待客。牛津高阶〔much〕So much for polite introductions. It's now time to get down to business.礼貌的介绍就到此为止。现在该谈正事了。麦克米伦高阶〔must〕They were very polite, I must confess.我得承认他们很有礼貌。外研社新世纪〔must〕They were very polite, I must confess.我得承认他们很有礼貌。柯林斯高阶〔mynheer〕Used as a form of polite address for a man in a Dutch-speaking area.先生：用作对讲荷兰语地区的男子有礼貌的称呼方式美国传统〔name〕What is/was the name, please?(= a polite way of asking sb's name) 请问您叫什么名字？牛津高阶〔pertinacious〕They are scrupulously polite and astoundingly pertinacious.他们恪守礼节, 而且惊人地执着。外研社新世纪〔point〕It's not polite to point at people.用手指人是不礼貌的。韦氏高阶〔politely〕Certain words are vulgar and not acceptable in polite society.有些字眼较粗俗，不为上流社会所接受。柯林斯高阶〔politely〕Gately, a quiet and very polite young man, made a favourable impression.盖特利是一个言语不多、执礼甚恭的年轻人，他给人留下了很好的印象。柯林斯高阶〔politely〕I hate having to make polite conversation.我很讨厌不得不说些应酬话。柯林斯高阶〔polite〕Everyone around him was trying to be polite.他周围的每个人都尽力表现得彬彬有礼。外研社新世纪〔polite〕He was a quiet and very polite young man.他是一个言语不多、执礼甚恭的年轻人。外研社新世纪〔polite〕He was too polite to point out my mistake.他太客气，没有指出我的错误。剑桥高阶〔polite〕He was very polite to his superiors.他对上司执礼甚恭。英汉大词典〔polite〕His manner was coolly polite and impersonal.他的态度冷淡客气，公事公办。牛津搭配〔polite〕His refusal was firm but polite.他的拒绝坚定而不失礼貌。麦克米伦高阶〔polite〕I hate having to make polite conversation.我不喜欢跟人攀谈。外研社新世纪〔polite〕I know Ian said he liked her singing, but he was only being polite .我知道伊恩说过喜欢听她唱歌，不过那仅仅是客套话而已。朗文当代〔polite〕I'm afraid I wasn't very polite to her.恐怕那时我对她有点不礼貌。剑桥高阶〔polite〕It isn't polite to interrupt people when they're talking.打断别人的谈话不礼貌。韦氏高阶〔polite〕It isn't polite to point in public.大庭广众之下指指点点是不礼貌的。外研社新世纪〔polite〕It was polite of him to hold the door for them.他很有礼貌，为他们撑着门。韦氏高阶〔polite〕Please be polite to our guests.请礼貌待客。牛津高阶〔polite〕Please be polite to the guests.请礼貌待客。韦氏高阶〔polite〕Sex never used to be discussed in polite society.过去在上流社会从来不谈有关性的问题。剑桥高阶〔polite〕She forced a polite smile.她挤出一丝礼节性的笑容。麦克米伦高阶〔polite〕She received some polite applause despite the mistakes in her performance.尽管表演时出了些差错，她还是得到一些出于礼貌的掌声。韦氏高阶〔polite〕She sent me a polite letter thanking me for my invitation.她给我写了一封客气的信，感谢我的邀请。剑桥高阶〔polite〕She's always very polite.她总是很有礼貌。朗文当代〔polite〕The performance was greeted with polite applause.这场演出得到了礼貌性的掌声。牛津高阶〔polite〕Try to be polite to him.尽量对他客气些。外研社新世纪〔polite〕We were all too polite to object.我们都太客气了，没有反对。牛津高阶〔polite〕While they ate, they made polite conversation about the weather.吃饭的时候，他们礼貌地谈论天气。朗文当代〔polite〕You can't use words like that in polite company.在有教养的人面前你不能使用那样的词语。朗文当代〔polite〕You must be more polite to the customers.对顾客你必须再礼貌些。麦克米伦高阶〔pomposity〕There was a pomposity about him, but at least he was polite.他有点自负, 但至少还是有礼貌的。外研社新世纪〔preliminary〕He spent a long time on polite preliminaries.他开始时讲了很长时间的客套话。英汉大词典〔presence〕He's usually quite polite in my presence.在我面前他通常很有礼貌。剑桥高阶〔prithee〕Used to express a polite request.请，求您：用于表达礼貌的请求美国传统〔refined〕Free from coarseness or vulgarity; polite.幽雅的：脱离粗鲁或庸俗的；礼貌的美国传统〔refresher〕Some people need a refresher on how to be polite.有些人需要别人提醒如何注意礼貌。韦氏高阶〔rely〕One can always rely on him to be polite and do the right thing.人们可以绝对相信他会彬彬有礼,行事得体。英汉大词典〔respectfully〕He was always so polite and respectful.他总是彬彬有礼，尊敬他人。柯林斯高阶〔respectful〕He was always so polite and respectful.他总是那么恭敬有礼。外研社新世纪〔reverse〕He was the reverse of polite when I called.我给他打电话时他完全没有礼貌。外研社新世纪〔rough edges〕Age and experience have softened his rough edges (= have made him a more polite or gentle person).岁月和经历改变了他的一些小毛病。剑桥高阶〔salutation〕A polite expression of greeting or goodwill.致敬：表达问候或好意的礼貌性表示美国传统〔señor〕Used as a form of polite address for a man in a Spanish-speaking area.先生：在西班牙语地区用作对男子的礼貌的称呼形式美国传统〔signore〕Used as a form of polite address for a man in an Italian-speaking area.先生：在讲意大利语的地区对男人的礼貌称呼方式美国传统〔smoulder〕Hatred smouldered beneath a polite surface.彬彬有礼表面下郁积的愤恨。21世纪英汉〔social〕He lacked social graces (=good and polite behaviour towards other people) .他缺乏社交风度。朗文当代〔society〕Such language would not be used in polite society.这样的语言不会在上流社会中使用。牛津搭配〔society〕The picture outraged polite society.文雅社会，礼貌社会（指谈吐举止文雅的群体）麦克米伦高阶〔society〕The subject was rarely mentioned in polite society.这个话题在上流社会很少提起。朗文当代〔stilted〕We made polite, stilted conversation.我们客套了一番。柯林斯高阶〔stilted〕We made polite, stilted conversation.我们很不自然地客套了一番。外研社新世纪〔strained〕He made a strained attempt at being polite.他勉强客套了一下。韦氏高阶〔suave〕These adjectives mean effortlessly gracious, tactful, and polite.这些形容词都表示无须努力就显很优雅、圆滑及彬彬有礼的。美国传统〔suck up〕I know you don't want to see him, but you'll just have to suck it up and be polite.我知道你不想见他，但你还是得忍耐一下，以礼相待。韦氏高阶〔talker〕Mom thinks he's a smooth talker (=someone who is polite and pleasant but who you do not trust) .妈妈认为他是一个花言巧语的人。朗文当代〔terms〕The letter was brief, and couched in very polite terms.这封信内容简短，措辞特别客气。牛津高阶〔the〕The polite Mr. Williams closed the door after (或behind) him.彬彬有礼的威廉斯先生随手关了门。英汉大词典〔thing〕The Captain stretched his left leg on one of the empty chairs. He knew it was not a polite thing to do.上尉把左腿架在了一把空椅子上。他知道这样做并不礼貌。柯林斯高阶〔throat〕Cross cleared his throat and spoke in low, polite tones.克罗斯清了清嗓子, 低声而礼貌地开了口。外研社新世纪〔throat〕Cross cleared his throat and spoke in low, polite tones.克罗斯清了清嗓子，开始有礼貌地低声说话。柯林斯高阶〔unassuming〕He's a man of few words, very polite and unassuming.他话不多, 很有礼貌, 为人谦和。外研社新世纪〔unassuming〕He's a man of few words, very polite and unassuming.他话不多，很有礼貌，为人谦和。柯林斯高阶〔undertone〕Well-dressed clients were talking in polite undertones as they ate.衣着光鲜的顾客们边吃边斯文地低声聊着天。外研社新世纪〔undertone〕Well-dressed clients were talking in polite undertones as they ate.衣着光鲜的顾客们边吃边斯文地低声聊着天。柯林斯高阶〔unfailingly〕He was unfailingly polite to customers.他一贯对顾客彬彬有礼。外研社新世纪〔unfailingly〕He was unfailingly polite to customers.他对顾客总是以礼相待。柯林斯高阶〔unfailing〕The staff are unfailingly polite.员工总是彬彬有礼。朗文当代〔uniform〕The staff are uniformly polite and cheerful.职员们个个彬彬有礼，而且兴高采烈。麦克米伦高阶〔unusually〕He was unusually polite.他异乎寻常地礼貌。剑桥高阶〔usual〕She gave us her usual polite smile.她像平常一样礼貌地对我们笑笑。麦克米伦高阶〔varnish〕Conflict is varnished over with polite words.冲突为彬彬有礼的言辞所掩饰。英汉大词典〔way〕She replied in a polite way.她彬彬有礼地回答。文馨英汉〔well spoken〕The young man was well spoken and polite.这个年轻人言语得体，也很有礼貌。剑桥高阶〔word〕John is smart, polite, and well-behaved. In a word, he is admirable.约翰长得很帅,有礼貌,品行端正。总之,是个讨人喜欢的人物。英汉大词典〔word〕She was charmed by his friendly smile and polite words.她被他友好的微笑和礼貌的话语迷住了。牛津搭配Polite children always ask permission before they leave the dinner table.懂礼貌的孩子总是要先征得允许后才离开餐桌。剑桥国际Although essentially he is a polite person, his attitude can be very brusque at times. 虽然他是个很有礼貌的人，但有时他的态度会很突兀。译典通Always be polite to prospective buyers.对可能成为顾客的人应当总是很礼貌。剑桥国际Being polite now is not going to mitigate his earlier rudeness.现在变得有礼貌并不会抵消他以前的粗鲁。剑桥国际He spent a long time on polite preliminaries. 开始时他的许多时间花在客套上。译典通He was unusually polite (= more polite than usual).他异乎寻常地礼貌。剑桥国际He's a very kind and polite man.他是一个和蔼而有礼貌的人。剑桥国际He's usually quite polite in my presence (= when I am there).在我面前他通常很有礼貌。剑桥国际I mean, OK (= I accept that), I wasn't exactly polite to him, but I don't think I was that rude! 我的意思是，我同意，我确实对他不礼貌，但是我并不认为我有那么粗鲁。剑桥国际I'm polite to his ex-wife when I meet her but I'm damned if I'm going to (= I certainly will not) invite her round for dinner.我见到他前妻时表现得彬彬有礼，但绝不会邀请她到我家来吃晚饭。剑桥国际It was rather graceless (= not polite and pleasant) of her not to say thank you for all the help he gave her.她对他给予她的所有帮助都不说声谢谢，这有点不太得体。剑桥国际Ken is sadly lacking in (the) social graces (= does not behave in the way considered polite, esp. by people of a high social position).可惜肯缺乏社交礼仪。剑桥国际Let's discuss this like civilized people (=in a polite and calm way).让我们像文明人一样心平气和地讨论吧。剑桥国际She is fond of polite literature. 她喜爱风雅文学。译典通She quickly collected her thoughts and managed to say something polite but noncommittal.她很快集中了思想，说了一些礼貌但并不表态的话。剑桥国际She sent me a polite letter thanking me for my invitation.她给我写了一封彬彬有礼的信，感谢我的邀请。剑桥国际She was far too polite to allude to the stain on his jacket.她出于礼貌，不便指出他夹克衫上的污点。剑桥国际She was too polite to point out my mistake.她太客气，没有指出我的错误。剑桥国际That fellow can be very rude in private though in public he is usually polite. 那家伙在大庭广众通常很有礼貌，但私下很粗鲁。译典通That's enough clever talk (=talk which shows an able mind but is not sincere, polite or serious), young lady.你说话真够聪明啊，年轻的女士。剑桥国际There are certain topics of conversation that are impermissible in polite society.有一些交谈的话题在上流社会中是不被允许的。剑桥国际There was polite, muted applause when I finished speaking.我结束讲话时有客气而冷漠的掌声。剑桥国际They're very polite in his presence, but all the time they're laughing up their sleeves (= are secretly amused) at him.他在场时，他们很有礼貌，但他们一直在暗暗嘲笑他。剑桥国际We kept a polite conversation going for half an hour.我们温文尔雅的谈话进行了半个小时。剑桥国际We were ushered in by a polite waiter. 我们由一名彬彬有礼的侍者带领进去。译典通We've never been anything more than blandly polite to each other.我俩的关系历来不过是敷衍客气而已。剑桥国际 |
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