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单词 manner
释义 manner
n.
  1. a way a thing is done or happens (always dresses in that manner).
  2. (in pl.) a social behaviour (it is bad manners to stare). b polite or well-bred behaviour (he has no manners). c modes of life; conditions of society.
  3. a person's outward bearing, way of speaking, etc. (has an imperious manner).
  4. a a style in literature, art, etc. (in the manner of Rembrandt). b = MANNERISM 2a.
  5. archaic a kind or sort (what manner of man is he?).
Phrases and idioms
all manner of many different kinds of. comedy of manners satirical portrayal of social behaviour, esp. of the upper classes. in a manner of speaking in some sense; to some extent; so to speak. manner of means see MEANS. to the manner born
  1. colloq. naturally at ease in a specified job, situation, etc.
  2. destined by birth to follow a custom or way of life (Shakesp. Hamlet I. iv. 17).
Derivatives
mannerless adj. (in sense 2b of n.).
Etymology: ME f. AF manere, OF maniere ult. f. L manuarius of the hand (manus)
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