politeness

英 [pə'laɪtnəs] 美 [pə'laɪtnəs]

• n. 礼貌；优雅

英英释义

Noun:

1. a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

2. the act of showing regard for others

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. People often ask about health out of politeness.
   人们常常出于礼貌问候健康。
2. He was noted for his politeness.
   大家都知道他很有礼貌。
3. It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanisms of friendship.
   智者将优雅礼貌的油涂抹在友谊的结构。

词汇搭配

• polite 有礼貌的

近反义词

【近义词】

• civility 礼貌
• courtesy 礼貌
• refinement 精致
• attention 注意
• good manners 好习惯, 有礼貌...
• graciousness 亲切
• breeding 生养
• respect 尊敬
• niceness 美好

【反义词】

• impoliteness 失礼