genteel

形容词

1. 1

   有教养的、优雅的、彬彬有礼的

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

   她用温柔优雅的声音说话，让大家都平静下来。

2. 2

   上流的、绅士派头的常带讽刺

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

   这家俱乐部仍紧守著那套上流派头和老传统。

3. 3

   假斯文的、装高雅的贬义

   His genteel accent was clearly put on for the interview.

   他那假斯文的口音显然是为了面试而装出来的。

4. 4

   体面的、面子上光鲜的

   The family lived in genteel poverty after losing the business.

   生意失败后，这家人过著表面体面、实则清贫的生活。