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politeness

UK //pəˈlaɪtnəs//US //pəˈlaɪtnəs//

词源

源自中古英语 'polit'(意为'优雅的、文明的'),最终来自拉丁语 'politus'(意为'抛光的、精致的')。

noun

❶ 指在言行举止中表现出尊重他人、遵守社会礼仪的行为或态度,通常体现为礼貌、谦逊和体贴。

“Her politeness made everyone feel welcome at the party.”

(她的礼貌让每个人在聚会上都感到受欢迎。)

“He thanked the waiter with great politeness.”

(他非常礼貌地向服务员道谢。)

同义词:courtesy, civility, manners, respect, decorum

常见短语

out of politeness — 出于礼貌而做某事,即使内心并不完全愿意或认同。

“He accepted the invitation out of politeness, though he didn't really want to go.”

(出于礼貌,他接受了邀请,尽管他并不真的想去。)