politely
gb/pəlˈaɪtli/ us/pəlˈaɪtli/
B1
英语
~ 7000
udvariasan, finoman szólva, tapintatosan
B1
1
udvariasan
A2
用法模式：
[someone] does [something] politely
The children greeted the guests politely at the door.
A gyerekek udvariasan köszöntötték a vendégeket az ajtónál.
If you disagree, say so politely instead of shouting.
Ha nem értesz egyet, kiabálás helyett udvariasan mondd el.
He waited politely while she finished speaking.
She smiled politely, even though she was bored.
Please ask politely if you need help from the staff.
学习者例句
The boy spoke politely to his teacher.
A fiú udvariasan beszélt a tanárával.
She always asks politely when she needs something.
Mindig udvariasan kér, ha szüksége van valamire.
He listened politely to his friend.
I tried to complain politely about the noise.
We should talk politely to older people.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse "politely" with "politically." "Politely" is about good manners; "politically" is about politics. Another mistake is overusing very formal "kindly" in emails (e.g., "Kindly send me...") when a neutral "please" or using "politely" to describe an action ("He asked politely") is more natural in everyday English.
含义
in a respectful, well-mannered way
搭配
speak politely
|ask politely
|answer politely
|smile politely
|decline politely
|listen politely
近义词
courteously (Slightly more formal; focuses on following rules of polite behavior.)
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respectfully (Stresses showing respect, especially to someone in a higher position.)
反义词
rudely (Describes behavior that ignores good manners or respect.)
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impolitely (More formal and less common direct opposite of "politely".)
主题
social
|communication
|daily life
|behavior
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
释义
In a way that shows respect and good manners toward other people.
In a way that shows good manners, respect, and consideration for other people.
B2
2
tapintatosan
B2
用法模式：
to put [something] politely
To put it politely, the presentation was not very clear.
Finoman szólva, az előadás nem volt túl érthető.
The food was, to say it politely, a little disappointing.
Az étel, finoman szólva, kissé csalódást okozott.
The meeting was, putting it politely, a waste of time.
Her comment, to put it politely, was not very helpful.
The service was slow, to put it politely, and many customers were angry.
学习者例句
The movie was, to put it politely, not very good.
A film finoman szólva nem volt túl jó.
His room is, to say it politely, very messy.
A szobája finoman szólva nagyon rendetlen.
The trip was, to put it politely, a bit of a problem.
Her answer was, to put it politely, not very smart.
The meal was, to say it politely, not great.
常见错误：
Learners may not realize that in phrases like "to put it politely," the speaker actually means something more negative than the words suggest. It is a way to soften strong criticism, not to praise. Also, learners sometimes say *"say it in a polite" instead of "say it politely"—an adverb is needed here, not an adjective.
含义
in softened, less harsh words
搭配
to put it politely
|to say it politely
|to phrase it politely
近义词
gently (Focuses on soft tone rather than on social politeness rules.)
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tactfully (Stresses being careful not to upset or offend someone when saying something difficult.)
反义词
bluntly (Means saying something in a very direct way, without trying to soften it.)
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harshly (Focuses on using strong, hard words that may sound unkind.)
主题
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
释义
Using soft, careful words so that strong or negative ideas do not sound too hard or rude.
In a way that makes criticism, bad news, or a negative opinion sound softer and less harsh than it really is.
语法
词典原形
politely
IPA
GB/pəlˈaɪtli/
US/pəlˈaɪtli/
音节与重音
po - litely （2 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (litely)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: politely
- Plural: politelies
词族
Forms
politelies
noun
Core family
polite
adjective A2
politeness
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
相关表达
politely but firmly
1/pəlˈaɪtli bˈʌt fˈɚmli/
fixed phrase
respectful but not giving in
In a way that is respectful and calm, but very clear that you will not change your answer or opinion.
例句
- She refused the offer politely but firmly.
- He told them politely but firmly that they had to leave.
- The manager explained the rules politely but firmly to the customers.
to put it politely
1/tə pˈʊt ˈɪt pəlˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase
soften a negative comment
To say something bad or negative in soft, careful words so it does not sound too strong or rude.
例句
- The hotel was, to put it politely, not what we expected.
- Your explanation was, to put it politely, a little confusing.
- His joke was, to put it politely, not very funny.