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Pleasantries Meaning in English

word · lemma: pleasantry

ˈpɫɛzəntɹiz
PLEZ-uhn-treez
plˈɛzəntɹˌiz
plez-UHN-treez

释义

Polite or friendly remarks that people make to be pleasant, especially at the beginning of a conversation.

用法与细微差别

"Pleasantries" is a plural noun, mostly used in formal or polite settings. Common collocations: "exchange pleasantries", "trade pleasantries". Refers to small talk, not deep conversation or compliments.

例句

They exchanged pleasantries before starting the meeting.

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Teachers often start class with a few pleasantries.

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We skipped the pleasantries and discussed the problem directly.

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After quick pleasantries, everyone got down to business.

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Don't feel you have to go through all the usual pleasantries—just be yourself.

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They traded pleasantries in the hallway before heading for lunch.

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