n. genteelism
玛莉出色的名牌服饰以及她机智、优雅的谈吐,使她成为上流社会派对受欢迎的宾客。
Mary's stunning designer dresses and witty, urbane conversation made her a popular guest at all the high-society parties.
苏菲亚受到极好的教养,只是她的谈吐举止之间也许还缺乏一种潇洒的风度,那只有靠上流社会的耳濡目染来养成了。
Sophia was perfectly well bred, though perhaps she wanted a little of that ease in her behaviour, which is to be acquired only by habit and living within what is called the polite circle.
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