polite
gb/pəlˈaɪt/ us/pəlˈaɪt/
A2
英语
~ 4200
义项
0 个义项
adjective
A2
property
1
Showing good manners
Acting in a kind and respectful way toward other people.
用法模式：
[someone] is polite to [someone]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'polite' with 'kind'. 'Polite' focuses on manners and social rules, while 'kind' means caring about others' feelings.
近义词
courteous (Slightly more formal than 'polite', often used in professional or service contexts.)
反义词
rude (Direct opposite; describes behavior that is impolite or disrespectful.)
搭配
polite request
|polite conversation
|polite smile
|be polite
|sound polite
主题
daily life
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She was polite to the waiter, even though the service was slow.
- Please be polite when you meet my parents.
- He gave a polite nod as she passed by.
- The teacher reminded the students to be polite to each other.
- It’s polite to say ‘thank you’ when someone helps you.
学习者例句
- He is always polite to his friends.
- It is polite to say hello.
- The boy is polite to his teacher.
- She is polite when she talks to old people.
adjective
B2
property
2
Socially refined or cultured
Behaving in a way that is proper in high society or formal situations.
近义词
refined (Emphasizes elegance and sophistication, often in cultural or social settings.)
反义词
uncouth (Describes behavior lacking refinement or good manners.)
搭配
polite society
|polite conversation
|polite company
主题
society
|culture
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- He was raised in a polite society where strict manners were expected.
- That topic is not discussed in polite company.
- The dinner was full of polite conversation about art and travel.
学习者例句
- They spoke about safe topics in polite company.
- He learned how to act in polite society.
- We avoid rude jokes in polite company.
语法
词典原形
polite
IPA
GB/pəlˈaɪt/
US/pəlˈaɪt/
音节与重音
po - lite （2 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (lite)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: polite
词族
Core family
politely
adverb B1
politeness
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
相关表达
polite company
1/pəlˈaɪt kˈʌmpəni/
fixed phrase
Group expecting refined manners
A group of people where you must speak and act in a formal and careful way.
例句
- Such language is not used in polite company.
- In polite company, people avoid discussing politics.
polite society
2/pəlˈaɪt səsˈaɪəti/
fixed phrase
formal
social norms among well-mannered people
The way well-mannered people are expected to behave in public.
例句
- In polite society, it's rude to talk with your mouth full.
- Such language is not used in polite society.
polite society
3/pəlˈaɪt səsˈaɪəti/
fixed phrase
Refined social circles
A group of people who follow formal and refined rules of behavior.
例句
- In polite society, it’s considered rude to talk about money.
- She was introduced to the customs of polite society after marrying into a wealthy family.