| 词汇 | genteel |
| 释义 | genteel adjective uk/dʒenˈtiːl/ us/dʒenˈtiːl/ old-fashioned上流社会的；上流社会典型的 typical of a high social class The mansion had an atmosphere of genteel elegance and decay. 这座大宅透出上流社会的高贵典雅，也散发着衰败的气息。 He took elocution lessons to try to make his accent sound more genteel. 为了尽量使自己的口音听起来更像上流社会人士，他修了教授演讲技巧的课程。 彬彬有礼的;故作高贵的，假装上等人的 being very polite, gentle, or graceful a genteel southern lady 一位彬彬有礼的南方女士 平静和缓的;安静温和的;不粗暴的 calm and gentle The game seemed to be a more genteel version of American football. 这种比赛看起来像美式橄榄球比赛的温和版。 Related word: genteelly |
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