| 单词 | manner |
| 释义 | manner (mænəʳ ) Word forms: manners 1. singular noun B2 The manner in which you do something is the way that you do it. She smiled again in a friendly manner. I'm a professional and I have to conduct myself in a professional manner. The manner in which young children are spoken to varies depending on who is present. Synonyms: style, way, fashion, method 2. singular noun [with supplement] B2 If something is done in the manner of something else, it is done in the style of that thing. It's a satire somewhat in the manner of Dickens. 3. singular noun [usually poss NOUN] B2 Someone's manner is the way in which they behave and talk when they are with other people, for example whether they are polite, confident, or bad-tempered. His manner was self-assured and brusque. Her manner offstage, like her manner on, is somewhat surly. Synonyms: behaviour, look, air, bearing -mannered combining form Forrest was normally mild-mannered, affable, and untalkative. The British are considered ill-mannered, badly dressed and unsophisticated. 4. plural noun B2 If someone has good manners, they are polite and observe social customs. If someone has bad manners, they are impolite and do not observe these customs. He dressed well and had impeccable manners. The manners of many doctors were appalling. They taught him his manners. 5. See also bedside manner, table manners 6. all manner of phrase If you refer to all manner of objects or people, you are talking about objects or people of many different kinds. Mr Winchester is impressively knowledgeable about all manner of things. ...her pictures of all manner of wildlife. 7. in a manner of speaking phrase You say in a manner of speaking to indicate that what you have just said is true, but not absolutely or exactly true. [vagueness] An attorney is your employee, in a manner of speaking. 8. what manner of phrase [PHRASE noun] You use what manner of to suggest that the person or thing you are about to mention is of an unusual or unknown kind. [literary] There was much curiosity about what manner of man he was. What manner of place is this? Quotations: Manners are love in a cool climateManners From Heaven Manners are the happy ways of doing things; each once a stroke of genius or of love, now repeated and hardened into usageThe Conduct of Life Fine manners need the support of fine manners in othersThe Conduct of Life Manners maketh man Collocations: friendly manner I knew a couple of the guests, who greeted me in a friendly manner. Times, Sunday Times (2013) His questions were probing yet conducted in a friendly manner. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Treating the family in a friendlier manner gets the cooperation you need. The Sun (2011) They have impeccable manners. Times, Sunday Times (2016) With style and impeccable manners he did all these things plus many more. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He gave many Afghans much pleasure both from his knowledge of their country's history and his impeccable manners. Times, Sunday Times (2008) In like manner, it's not who the people are that makes or breaks closeness, but what comes out of their mouths as they interact. Christianity Today In like manner, counselors may subtly manipulate others into giving things to them. Christianity Today In like manner, when the short legs of the smaller ones fatigued, word needed to reach the leader to adjust. Christianity Today Today, he continues in like manner. Times, Sunday Times It should not need to be said that a tribunal's orders, rules and practice directions were to be complied with in like manner to a court's. Times, Sunday Times Our manner of speech will influence-both consciously and subconsciously-the kinds of behavior our people allow in their other leaders. Christianity Today Why exclude anyone in the congregation by either your illustrations or manner of speech? Christianity Today The manner of speech in films as recent as those of the 1950s sounds affected by the standards of today; that doesn't make it comic or ineffective. Times, Sunday Times He had a distinctive, drawling manner of speech, which was much imitated. Times, Sunday Times Her individual sense of style extended to her manner of speech: she was an incessant chatterer with a highpitched giggle emitted through slightly goofy teeth. Times, Sunday Times His usually mild manner disappears as he points out the odal runes that feature prominently on the magazine's cover. Times, Sunday Times His mild manner and lack of polished soundbites make him different from any other politician. Times, Sunday Times But an unforeseen sense of humour and a mild manner quickly surfaced. Times, Sunday Times His mild manner belied his broadminded and radical approach to commissioning. Times, Sunday Times In a nonviolent, peaceful manner, obviously. The Sun The peoples have tendency to live in peaceful manner. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We urge all parties and their supporters to continue to act in an orderly and peaceful manner in the post-election period. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 One can also easily obtain this goal by going about their daily lives in a more peaceful manner. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The government also issue an official statement to urge the populace to express their patriotism in peaceful manners. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He could always put awkward students or colleagues at ease with his pleasant manner and ability to listen. Times, Sunday Times Some of the attributes of a successful receptionist, for example, might be a smart appearance, a pleasant manner and the ability to work a switchboard. The Sun He had deep-set blue eyes, a musical, if somewhat hollow voice and a mild and pleasant manner. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was noted for his high intelligence and pleasant manner. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He had a lively and pleasant manner and could draw, paint and cut silhouette pictures, as well as sing and write verse. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The theater's uniformed corps of male ushers were known for their polite manner, efficiency and military bearing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He comes from a shrine, and thus has polite manners. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Taka although has very polite manners to others. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He has besides, the most amiable and polite manners... Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We have to approach it in a positive manner. The Sun (2009) He has fought his battle in a very positive manner. The Sun (2009) I had a feeling they would react in a positive manner and they did that. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It urges staff to 'conduct dealings with debtors in a fair and reasonable manner'. Times, Sunday Times Her reasonable manner has taken some of the heat out of the row. Times, Sunday Times Employers will instead have to consider the request in a 'reasonable manner' and within a 'reasonable time'. Times, Sunday Times Employers will then have to respond to the request in a 'reasonable manner'. The Sun My advice would be to approach her builder in a fair and reasonable manner, ask him to agree a completion date and get it in writing. The Sun In a time of financial stringency we need a local focus to our health services to deliver care in an accountable and sensitive manner. Times, Sunday Times He has a gentle and sensitive manner. Times, Sunday Times His work during this period succeeded in portraying persons in a more humane and psychologically sensitive manner. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The restoration of the historically significant but severely dilapidated structure was carried out in a systematic and sensitive manner guided by meticulous research. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Projects were to help alleviate human need in a culturally sensitive manner. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The code is used in a similar manner to the Morse code. Technology Basic Facts (1990) The vast majority of players would have acted in a similar manner. Times, Sunday Times (2013) I chose to do memos in a similar manner. Going For It!: How to Succeed As an Entrepreneur (1986) New strains of crops that are resistant to pests and diseases would allow farmers to intensify agriculture in a more environmentally sustainable manner, he said. Times, Sunday Times We are trying to run the club in a sensible and sustainable manner. The Sun We carry out our activities in a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable manner, contributing to a sustainable future. Times, Sunday Times With the collapse of the banking system, it has become even more important for our nation of 300,000 people to use its resources in a sensible and sustainable manner. Times, Sunday Times It encourages people to dine on seasonal foods, locally sourced and grown in an ecologically sustainable manner. Times, Sunday Times She had an unassuming manner but the consequences of her celebrity were inescapable. Times, Sunday Times His gentle, unassuming manner was immensely reassuring; and, unlike some specialists, his approachability matched his other estimable qualities. Times, Sunday Times But her unassuming manner makes it hard to imagine she will transform into a ribboncutting celeb, however many copies she sells. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 举止 Japanese: 方法 |
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