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courteous

/kur-tee-uhs/US // ˈkɜr ti əs //UK // (ˈkɜːtɪəs) //

有礼貌的,有礼貌,有礼,有礼的

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : having or showing good manners; polite.

Synonyms & Antonyms

adj.gentle, mannerly
Antonyms

Examples

  • A set of ethics — be courteous to other chasers — is also widely embraced within the community.

  • It’s courteous to go fast enough so the next session can head out as soon as possible, but still take it a little easy so your car can cool off.

  • Not only is this simply a good business practice, but it’s also just inclusive and courteous.

  • The Captain decreed that correct courteous behavior for Downhill Skier, during the two seconds required to avert collision, is to shout “TRACK!”

  • He’s handsome, courteous, clever, witty, great at doing impressions of people and has fabulous taste in art, food, and wine.

  • He was courteous, explained the legitimate reason we were briefly pulled over, and then let us continue on our way.

  • Greetings were courteous and warm, requests were focused, translations were careful.

  • Deen is not only punctual, but also professionally courteous to his former co-stars.

  • “He was gentle and courteous even though his love of the U.S. had faded over time,” said Bogucki.

  • In the subway train in Japan, when people are not necessarily in a good mood, they will nevertheless be courteous.

  • Mr. Pontellier had been a rather courteous husband so long as he met a certain tacit submissiveness in his wife.

  • It was from the biggest face that the voice had come, and Dorothy responded with a courteous "Good-morning!"

  • Easily accessible to all, courteous and reasonable ever, he was in many respects a model railway manager.

  • I was enraptured—the communication was made in the most courteous manner to the marquis.

  • Singularly courteous and obliging on all occasions, I, personally, have been much indebted to him for help and advice.