"keep a civil tongue" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 说话要有礼貌
• 注意礼貌

Definition

说话要有礼貌，尤其是在紧张或有分歧的场合，避免无礼或冒犯。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个比较正式或老派的表达，通常当作警告或劝告使用。有时完整用法为 'keep a civil tongue in your head.' 通常用于权威人士提醒保持礼貌时。

Examples

Please keep a civil tongue when talking to your teacher.

和老师说话时请**说话要有礼貌**。

He was angry, but he managed to keep a civil tongue during the meeting.

他很生气，但在会议上还是**说话保持了礼貌**。

Children should always keep a civil tongue with their elders.

孩子们和长辈说话时应该**说话要有礼貌**。

You can argue all you want, but keep a civil tongue in your head.

你可以争论，但要**说话有礼貌**。

If you can't keep a civil tongue, you should leave the room.

如果你不能**说话讲礼貌**，就请离开房间。

His mom reminded him to keep a civil tongue at the dinner table, even if he disagreed.

妈妈提醒他在餐桌上要**说话有礼貌**，即使他不同意。