genteel的中文意思

• 0 typical of a high social class

  • The mansion had an atmosphere of genteel elegance and decay. 这座大宅透出上流社会的高贵典雅，也散发着衰败的气息。

  • He took elocution lessons to try to make his accent sound more genteel. 为了尽量使自己的口音听起来更像上流社会人士，他修了教授演讲技巧的课程。

  • a genteel southern lady 一位彬彬有礼的南方女士

  • The game seemed to be a more genteel version of American football. 这种比赛看起来像美式橄榄球比赛的温和版。