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polite

UK //pəˈlaɪt//US //pəˈlaɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'politus',意为'打磨过的、精致的',后经古法语 'poli' 进入英语,引申为'文雅的'含义。

adjective

❶ 形容一个人言行举止得体、有礼貌,表现出对他人感受的尊重和体贴。

“He was very polite to the elderly lady, offering her his seat.”

(他对那位老太太非常有礼貌,主动让座给她。)

“It's polite to say 'thank you' when someone helps you.”

(当别人帮助你时,说声'谢谢'是有礼貌的表现。)

同义词:courteous, well-mannered, civil

常见短语

polite society — 指遵循社交礼仪的上流社会或文明社会,强调得体的行为规范。

“In polite society, it's considered rude to interrupt others.”

(在文明社会中,打断别人说话被视为粗鲁的行为。)