seemly
pronunciation
UK [ˈsi:mli]
US [ˈsimli]
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- adj.
- 得体的，适宜的，合乎礼仪的
Word Origin
seemly 得体的，合乎体礼的
来自 seem 古义，使合适，使匹配，使合乎举止，-ly,形容词后缀。
Antonym
Example
- 1. We will call at a more seemly time .
- 我们会在更适合的时候来拜访的。
- 2. This rule is not seemly to aliens .
- 这项规定不适用于外国人。
- 3. We no longer pay a seemly deference to our superiors .
- 我们对长者再没有一点点推崇。
- 4. Given the difficulty of consistency on human rights , some might suggest that silence is a more seemly alternative .
- 鉴于难以实施一视同仁的人权政策，可能有人提出“沉默”是更得体的选择。
- 5. Young people should address their elders in a seemly manner .
- 年轻人对长辈说话应合乎礼仪。
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