1 ADJ-GRADED 有礼貌的；客气的；文雅的 Someone who is polite has good manners and behaves in a way that is socially correct and not rude to other people. 有礼貌的；客气的；文雅的
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Everyone around him was trying to be polite, but you could tell they were all bored.
他周围的每一个人都极力表现出彬彬有礼的样子，但能够看出他们都感到厌烦。
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It's not polite to point or talk about strangers in public.
在公共场合对陌生人指指点点或议论纷纷都不礼貌。
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Gately, a quiet and very polite young man, made a favourable impression.
盖特利是一个言语不多、执礼甚恭的年轻人，他给人留下了很好的印象。
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I hate having to make polite conversation.
我很讨厌不得不说些应酬话。
SYN mannerly, civil, courteous, affable
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'Your home is beautiful,' I said politely.
我客气地说：“你的家真漂亮。”
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Learning difficulties, as they are politely called, make children a target for bullies.
有学习障碍（一种委婉的说法）的孩子会成为被欺辱的对象。
2 ADJ [ADJ n] 上流的；高雅的 You can refer to people who consider themselves to be socially superior and to set standards of behaviour for everyone else as polite society or polite company . 上流的；高雅的
SYN refined, cultured, civilized, polished
| Pragmatics | politeness |
| In this dictionary, the label POLITENESS indicates that you use the word or expression in order to show good manners, and to avoid upsetting or embarrassing people. An example of an expression with this label is Would you mind...? |
| Thesaurus | polite Also look up: |
| ADJ. | considerate, courteous, gracious, respectful, well-mannered; (ant.) brash, impolite, rude 1 |
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