Suavity

(noun.) the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner.

克拉丽斯编辑

• He lost the genial suavity of manner which is one of his greatest charMs. A noble indignation inspired his reply. 威尔基·柯林斯. 月亮宝石.
• Here, he walked slowly to the door, and then stopping short, turned round and said, with great suavity-- 'Shall I send the chambermaid, gentlemen? 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• The unction, the suavity of her behaviour offered, for one who knew her, a sure token that suspicion of some kind was busy in her brain. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 维莱特.
• I may add, too, that Henry has talent--' 'Which Edmund certainly has not,' said Mrs Merdle, with the greatest suavity. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 小杜丽.
• Miss Flite acquiesced with the greatest suavity. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.
• I am glad to hear it, said Dr. Minchin, with mingled suavity and surprise. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
• I think we shall be able to help each other, said the person with great suavity: and shall have no need of Mr. Bowls's kind services. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.
• Extremely honoured, I am sure, said our poor hostess with the greatest suavity, by this visit from the wards in Jarndyce. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.

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