sedately
gb/sɪdˈeɪtli/ us/sɪdˈeɪtli/
C1
英语
kimérten, nyugodtan, visszafogottan, szolidan
C1
1
用法模式：
[someone] [does something] sedately
They walked sedately through the museum, reading every label.
Kimérten sétáltak a múzeumban, és minden feliratot elolvastak.
She spoke sedately, keeping her voice even despite the interruption.
Kimérten beszélt, és a félbeszakítás ellenére is egyenletes maradt a hangja.
The procession moved sedately down the main street.
学习者例句
He walked sedately to the door.
Kimérten odasétált az ajtóhoz.
Please speak sedately in the library.
Kérlek, kimérten beszélj a könyvtárban.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse it with 'sadly'; it relates to being calm/controlled, not feeling sad.
含义
calmly and without hurry
搭配
walk sedately
|move sedately
|stroll sedately
|proceed sedately
|drive sedately
|sit sedately
|speak sedately
|eat sedately
|nod sedately
|smile sedately
近义词
calmly (more general; may not suggest slowness.)
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unhurriedly (emphasizes not rushing.)
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quietly (emphasizes low noise rather than pace.)
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composedly (emphasizes self-control and dignity.)
反义词
hurriedly (with haste; the opposite of unhurried.)
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excitedly (with strong energy or emotion.)
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frantically (in a panicked, uncontrolled way.)
主题
daily_life
|movement
|behavior
释义
in a calm and slow way
In a calm, slow, and controlled way, without excitement or haste.
C1
2
szolidan
B1
用法模式：
[someone] [is dressed/behaves] sedately
The guests were sedately dressed in dark suits and simple dresses.
A vendégek visszafogottan voltak öltözve: sötét öltönyben és egyszerű ruhákban.
He tried to look sedately professional for the interview.
Az interjúra igyekezett visszafogottan profi benyomást kelteni.
The room was decorated sedately, with muted colors and minimal ornaments.
学习者例句
She was dressed sedately for the ceremony.
Visszafogottan öltözött fel az ünnepségre.
常见错误：
Do not use it to mean 'old-fashioned' in general; it mainly suggests restraint and propriety.
含义
in a sober, conservative style
搭配
dress sedately
|be dressed sedately
|sedately dressed
|sedately clothed
|behave sedately
近义词
conservatively (common for clothing choices; less about pace.)
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plainly (emphasizes simplicity; may lack the 'proper/dignified' sense.)
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modestly (often focuses on avoiding revealing clothing.)
反义词
flamboyantly (in a showy, attention-getting way.)
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gaudily (showily and in a way many consider unattractive.)
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flashily (in a bright, attention-seeking way.)
主题
clothing
|appearance
|social_life
释义
in a plain, not flashy way
In a restrained, proper, and not showy way, especially in dress or appearance.
语法
词典原形
sedately
IPA
GB/sɪdˈeɪtli/
US/sɪdˈeɪtli/
音节与重音
sed - ately （2 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (ately)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: sedately
- Plural: sedatelies
相关表达
sedately dressed
1/sɪdˈeɪtli dɹˈɛst/
fixed phrase
dressed in a conservative way
wearing plain, not showy clothes
例句
- Most attendees were sedately dressed in navy and grey.
- She arrived sedately dressed for the formal dinner.
- The staff were sedately dressed to match the hotel's style.
学习者例句
- He was sedately dressed.
sit sedately
1/sˈɪt sɪdˈeɪtli/
fixed phrase
sit quietly and properly
to sit calmly without moving much
例句
- The children sat sedately while the principal spoke.
- He sat sedately at the back of the room, hands folded.
- They sat sedately through the entire performance.
学习者例句
- The students sat sedately.
walk sedately
1/wˈɔk sɪdˈeɪtli/
fixed phrase
walk calmly and slowly
to walk slowly and calmly
例句
- They walked sedately along the river after dinner.
- The couple walked sedately to their seats.
- She walked sedately across the stage to accept the award.
学习者例句
- We walked sedately to the park.