gentility
US /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.t̬i/
UK /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/
名詞
1.
文雅, 高雅, 彬彬有禮
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners, behavior, or appearance
範例:
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Her natural grace and gentility made her stand out in any crowd.
她天生的優雅和文雅使她在人群中脫穎而出。
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The old mansion exuded an air of faded gentility.
這座老宅散發著一種褪色的文雅氣息。
2.
上流社會, 紳士階層
people of good social position
範例:
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The local gentility gathered for the annual charity ball.
當地的上流社會聚集在一起參加年度慈善舞會。
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They aspired to join the ranks of the landed gentility.
他們渴望加入擁有土地的紳士階層。