genteelly是什么意思

2024-01-11 09:28:16

genteelly

美[dʒentiːlli] 英[dʒentiːlli]

adv. 有教养地；文雅地

近义词：graciously，courteously，politely，civilly，elegantly，properly，discreetly，decorously，pretentiously，condescendingly，patronizingly，affectedly，

Adverb

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。
She lived a genteel, careful, frugal life. 她过著高尚的、谨慎而节俭的生活。
Her genteel accent irritated me. 她那矫揉造作的腔调使我感到难受。
You are genteel enough, you look like a lady. 你是够文雅的，看上去象个大家闺秀。
She spent most of her declining years in genteel poverty. 她晚年的大部分时间是在家境贫寒却又虚摆排场的情况下度过的。
The pigeon is a beautiful and genteel bird. 鸽子是一种美丽而温柔的鸟。