英语词汇“genteel”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

genteel

(dʒentiːl )

1. adjective

A genteel person is respectable and well-mannered, and comes or seems to come from a high social class.

It was a place to which genteel families came in search of health and quiet.

...two elderly ladies with genteel manners and voices.

Synonyms: refined, cultured, mannerly, elegant

2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]

A genteel place or area is quiet and traditional, but may also be old-fashioned and dull.

...the genteel towns of Winchester and Chichester.

Translations:

Chinese: 有教养的

Japanese: 上品な

单词	genteel
释义	genteel (dʒentiːl ) 1. adjective A genteel person is respectable and well-mannered, and comes or seems to come from a high social class. It was a place to which genteel families came in search of health and quiet. ...two elderly ladies with genteel manners and voices. Synonyms: refined, cultured, mannerly, elegant 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A genteel place or area is quiet and traditional, but may also be old-fashioned and dull. ...the genteel towns of Winchester and Chichester. Translations: Chinese: 有教养的 Japanese: 上品な
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