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gentlemanly

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++gen·tle·man·ly /ˈdʒentlmənli/ adjective  POLITEKINDa man who is gentlemanly speaks and behaves politely, and treats other people with respect 有礼貌的,绅士派头的,绅士风度的
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gentlemanlyBut more importantly, he suspected that Heathcliff was hiding his true wickedness under his gentlemanly appearance.Such a gentlemanly boy Frank is, for these circumstances.Colleagues described Dorrance as a gentlemanly, compassionate man with a lot of moral commitment.Because you imagine that Martin will do the gentlemanly thing and keep you out of it?Once inside a gentlemanly usher gave our party good seats.
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gentlemanly
gentlemanly /ˈdʒentlmənli/ adjective
a man who is gentlemanly speaks and behaves politely, and treats other people with respect


gentle·man·lyBrE /ˈdʒentlmənli/ 🔊NAmE /ˈdʒentlmənli/ 🔊 adjective (approving) behaving very well and showing very good manners; like a gentleman 彬彬有礼的;绅士风度的;绅士派头的gentlemanly behaviour绅士般的举止So far, the election campaign has been a very gentlemanly affair. 到目前为止,竞选活动都秩序良好。🔊🔊