po·lite·ly
adverb/pəˈlaɪtli/
/pəˈlaɪtli/
- in a way that shows good manners and respect for the feelings of others
有礼貌的；客气的；儒雅的 - The receptionist smiled politely.
接待员礼貌地微笑着。
- The receptionist smiled politely.
- in a way that is socially correct but not always sincere
应酬的；礼节性的；客套的 - The boring speech finished and everyone clapped politely.
无聊的演讲结束了，大家礼貌地鼓掌。
- The boring speech finished and everyone clapped politely.