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  4. demure

demure

/dɪˈmjʊr/

What does "demure" mean in Chinese?

矜持的

She gave a demure smile when complimented.

当被夸奖时,她露出了矜持的微笑。


How to use "demure" correctly: definitions and examples in Chinese?

非正式

指一个人举止端庄、文静、含蓄,通常带有谦逊或害羞的意味。

The actress played a demure character in the period drama.

这位女演员在历史剧中饰演了一个矜持的角色。

His demure demeanor made him seem unassuming.

他矜持的举止让他看起来不卑不亢。

常用于形容女性或传统社会中符合礼仪的行为举止。

搭配

demure smile矜持的微笑demure manner矜持的举止demure attitude矜持的态度

同义词

modestreservedshyretiring

反义词

boldoutspokenflamboyantforward

专业提示

使用场景

多用于文学或描述传统社会中的行为举止,现代英语中较少使用。

词源

源自中古英语 'demure',可能来自古法语 'demeurer'(停留),与拉丁语 'demorari'(延迟)有关,原指行为得体、不张扬。

用法说明

多用于描述女性或传统社会中符合礼仪的行为举止,强调谦逊和含蓄。

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