释义 |
ˈover-ˈcivil, a. [over- 27.] Too civil, showing excessive civility. (Usually ironical, with negative expressed or implied.)
1680H. More Apocal. Apoc. Pref. 19 You may think me not over-civil. 1741Richardson Pamela (1824) I. 188, I know my sister's passionate temper too well, to believe she could be over-civil to you. 1855Mrs. Gatty Parables fr. Nat. Ser. i. (1869) 69 You are not over-civil with all your learning. So ˈover-ciˈvility, excessive civility.
1766Goldsm. Vic. W. xxi, I dont believe she has got any money, by her over-civility. |