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BNC: 4976 COCA: 5492
polite
pəlaɪt pəˈlaɪt
Word forms: comparative politer, superlative politest
1 ADJ-GRADED 有礼貌的；客气的；文雅的 Someone who is polite has good manners and behaves in a way that is socially correct and not rude to other people. 有礼貌的；客气的；文雅的

  • Everyone around him was trying to be polite, but you could tell they were all bored.

    他周围的每一个人都极力表现出彬彬有礼的样子，但能够看出他们都感到厌烦。

  • It's not polite to point or talk about strangers in public.

    在公共场合对陌生人指指点点或议论纷纷都不礼貌。

  • Gately, a quiet and very polite young man, made a favourable impression.

    盖特利是一个言语不多、执礼甚恭的年轻人，他给人留下了很好的印象。

  • I hate having to make polite conversation.

    我很讨厌不得不说些应酬话。

SYN mannerly, civil, courteous, affable
politely

  • 'Your home is beautiful,' I said politely.

    我客气地说：“你的家真漂亮。”

  • Learning difficulties, as they are politely called, make children a target for bullies.

    有学习障碍（一种委婉的说法）的孩子会成为被欺辱的对象。

politeness

  • She listened to him, but only out of politeness.

    她只是出于礼貌听他讲话。

2 ADJ [ADJ n] 上流的；高雅的 You can refer to people who consider themselves to be socially superior and to set standards of behaviour for everyone else as polite society or polite company . 上流的；高雅的

  • Certain words are vulgar and not acceptable in polite society.

    有些字眼较粗俗，不为上流社会所接受。

SYN refined, cultured, civilized, polished
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In this dictionary, the label POLITENESS indicates that you use the word or expression in order to show good manners, and to avoid upsetting or embarrassing people. An example of an expression with this label is Would you mind...?
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considerate, courteous, gracious, respectful, well-mannered; (ant.) brash, impolite, rude 1

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BNC: 4976 COCA: 5492
polite

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBS➤be, seem, sound有禮貌；好像很客氣；聽起來有禮貌▸➤remain保持禮貌ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其／相當／非常禮貌▸➤perfectly, scrupulously, unfailingly禮數周到；十分客氣；一貫有禮貌➤overly (especially NAmE) 過於禮貌◇an overly polite smile過於禮貌的微笑➤coolly冷淡客氣◇His manner was coolly polite and impersonal.他的態度冷淡客氣，公事公辦。PREPOSITION➤to對⋯有禮貌◇She was scrupulously polite to him.她對他極其客氣。
BNC: 4976 COCA: 5492
polite

adjective

polite ♦︎ civil ♦︎ gracious ♦︎ respectful ♦︎ courteous ♦︎ gentlemanly ♦︎ deferentialThese words all describe sb who behaves in a way that shows good manners and respect. 这些词均表示有礼貌的、恭敬的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆polite / civil / gracious / respectful / courteous / deferential to sb◆a polite / civil / respectful / courteous / gentlemanly manner◆a polite / gracious / respectful / gentlemanly way◆a polite / gracious / courteous / gentlemanly man◆a polite / gracious / courteous smile◆polite / courteous behaviour◆extremely / perfectly polite / civil / courteous■ polite (usually approving) having or showing good manners and respect for the feelings of others; socially correct but not always sincere 有礼貌的；客气的；客套的◆Please be polite to our guests.请礼貌待客。◆In Western culture, it is polite to maintain eye contact during conversation.在西方文化中，与人交谈时要一直注视对方，这样才礼貌。◆We all stood around making polite conversation.我们都站在那儿寒暄。◆The performance was greeted with polite applause.这场演出得到了礼节性的掌声。OPP rude , impolite ⇨ rude   see also politeness ⇨ respect noun ▸ politely

adverb

◆The receptionist smiled politely.接待员礼貌地微笑着。■ civil polite in a formal way, but possibly not friendly 有礼貌的；客气的◆The less time I have to spend being civil to him the better!我巴不得我必须跟他客套的时间越短越好！OPP uncivil ⓘ The opposite of civil is uncivil, but this is not very frequent. * civil的反义词是uncivil，但不常用。   see also civility ⇨ respect noun ▸ civilly

adverb

◆She greeted him civilly but with no sign of affection.她礼貌地向他打招呼，但没有一丝爱意。■ gracious ˈgreɪʃəs (rather formal, approving) kind, polite and generous, especially to sb of a lower social position （尤指对社会地位较低者）和蔼有礼的，宽厚的◆Lady Caroline was gracious enough to accept our invitation.卡罗琳夫人很赏脸，接受了我们的邀请。◆He has not yet learned how to be gracious in defeat.他还没有学会怎样豁达地面对失败。OPP ungracious ⓘ The opposite of gracious is ungracious, but this is not very frequent. * gracious的反义词是ungracious，但不常用。   see also grace ⇨ respect noun ▸ graciously

adverb

◆She graciously accepted our invitation.她善意地接受了我们的邀请。■ respectful (rather formal, approving) showing or feeling respect 表示敬意的；尊敬的◆We were brought up to be respectful of authority.我们从小就学会了尊重权威。◆We all stood in respectful silence.我们都默默地站着，以示敬意。OPP disrespectful ⇨ rude   see also respect ⇨ respect noun , respect ⇨ respect verb ▸ respectfully

adverb

◆He listened respectfully.他恭敬地听着。■ courteous ˈkɜːtiəs; NAmE ˈkɜːrtiəs (approving) polite and showing respect, especially to people who you do not know （尤指对不熟悉的人）有礼貌的，恭敬的◆The hotel staff were friendly and courteous.旅馆服务人员友善又有礼。◆I wrote him a short letter and received a courteous reply.我给他写了封短信，然后收到了他客气的回信。OPP discourteous ⇨ rude   see also courtesy ⇨ respect noun ▸ courteously

adverb

◆'I don't think we have met,' said the chairman courteously.“我们好像没有见过面。”主席客气地说道。■ gentlemanly (approving) (of a man) behaving very well and showing very good manners; like a gentleman （男人）彬彬有礼的，绅士风度的◆So far, the election campaign has been a very gentlemanly affair.到目前为止，竞选活动风气良好。■ deferential ˌdefəˈrenʃl (rather formal, especially written) behaving in a way that shows that you respect sb/sth, especially to sb you think is of a higher social position （尤指对社会地位较高者）尊重的，遵从的◆Older people tend to be more deferential to medical authorities.年长者往往对医学权威更尊重。▸ deference ˈdefərəns

noun

 [uncountable] ◆The women wore veils in deference to the customs of the country.这些妇女遵从该国习俗戴着面纱。
BNC: 4976 COCA: 5492
polite
Polite: polite, civil, correct...
Polite behaviour: courtesy, tact, chivalry...

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