"genteel" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 文雅的
• 有教养的

Definition

用来形容某人（或其举止、外表）文雅、有教养，通常带点儿古板或正式的感觉。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于正式和文学用词，有时带贬义，表示举止过于文雅、做作或不合时宜。常与 'society'、'manners' 等词搭配，或用于批评 ('too genteel for this job')。不要与 'gentle'（温和）或 'courteous'（有礼貌）混淆。

Examples

Her genteel manners made a good impression at the dinner.

她的**文雅**举止在晚宴上留下了好印象。

He spoke in a genteel and quiet voice.

他说话很**文雅**，声音很轻。

The old house had a genteel look from the outside.

这座老房子外观看起来很**文雅**。

She always tries to act genteel, even when she’s annoyed.

即使生气时她也总是努力表现得很**文雅**。

That neighborhood used to be very genteel, but now it’s much livelier.

那个社区以前非常**文雅**，但现在热闹多了。

He found the party too genteel for his taste and left early.

他觉得聚会太过**文雅**，就提前离开了。