genteel

形容詞

1. 1

   有教養的、優雅的、彬彬有禮的

   She spoke in a soft, genteel voice that calmed everyone down.

   她用溫柔優雅的聲音說話，讓大家都平靜下來。

2. 2

   上流的、紳士派頭的常帶諷刺

   The club still clings to its genteel manners and old traditions.

   這家俱樂部仍緊守著那套上流派頭和老傳統。

3. 3

   假斯文的、裝高雅的貶義

   His genteel accent was clearly put on for the interview.

   他那假斯文的口音顯然是為了面試而裝出來的。

4. 4

   體面的、面子上光鮮的

   The family lived in genteel poverty after losing the business.

   生意失敗後，這家人過著表面體面、實則清貧的生活。