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gentlemanly

/jen-tl-muhn-lee/US // ˈdʒɛn tl mən li //

斯文的,斯文,绅士的,温柔的

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adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : like, befitting, or characteristic of a gentleman.

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Examples

  • They say they are planning the equivalent of a gentlemanly fight, staged with certain unilateral ground rules.

  • A gentlemanly Afghan minister stands accused of depositing $1 million of development money in his personal bank account.

  • Lynn Messina has a fascinating piece in the New York Times declaring that men should not be taught gentlemanly behavior.

  • In appearance he was tall and portly, and his bearing, carriage and presence were gentlemanly and refined.

  • Darry Drew was one of those quiet, gentlemanly fellows, who seem rather too sober for their years.

  • To the barrister's surprise, a well-dressed and really rather gentlemanly man entered.

  • It was the rule to be courteous, affable, gentlemanly, for all this was in harmony with the severity of art.

  • The position they chose to assume in combating this “fine old gentlemanly vice” is a singular feature in its history.