genteel

🇺🇸 /dʒenˈtiːl/ 🇬🇧 /dʒenˈtiːl/
詞頻
難度
標籤 TOP20000
adjective
R

having or showing refined manners or tastes, often associated with a higher social class

She was a genteel woman who always dressed elegantly and spoke softly.

她是一個有教養的女士,總是穿著優雅,說話輕聲細語。

R

having a refined and old-fashioned quality, possibly a bit dull

The genteel old couple enjoyed their afternoon tea in the garden.

這對有教養的老夫婦在花園裡享受他們的下午茶。

translation

adj. 文雅的, 古雅的