manner

way of doing something; behavior
Not to be confused with:manor – a landed estate; mansion

man·ner

M0084100 (măn′ər)n.1. A way of doing something or the way in which a thing is done or happens: prepared for the trip in a very organized manner. See Synonyms at method.2. A way of acting; bearing or behavior: He is known for his reserved manner.3. mannersa. The socially correct way of acting; etiquette: had trouble mastering manners in his new country.b. The prevailing customs, social conduct, and norms of a specific society, period, or group, especially as the subject of a literary work: a novel of 18th-century manners.4. Practice, style, execution, or method in the arts: This fresco is typical of the painter's early manner.5. a. Kind; sort: What manner of person is she?b. Kinds; sorts: saw all manner of people at the mall.Idioms: in a manner of speaking In a way; so to speak. to the manner born Accustomed to a position, custom, or lifestyle from or as if from birth.

[Middle English manere, from Old French maniere, from feminine of manier, handmade, skillful, from Vulgar Latin *manuārius, convenient, handy, from Latin, of the hand, from manus, hand; see man- in Indo-European roots.]

manner

(ˈmænə) n1. a way of doing or being2. a person's bearing and behaviour: she had a cool manner. 3. the style or customary way of doing or accomplishing something: sculpture in the Greek manner. 4. type or kind: what manner of man is this?. 5. (Art Terms) mannered style, as in art; mannerism6. by all manner of means certainly; of course7. by no manner of means definitely not: he was by no manner of means a cruel man. 8. in a manner of speaking in a way; so to speak9. to the manner born naturally fitted to a specified role or activity[C12: via Norman French from Old French maniere, from Vulgar Latin manuāria (unattested) a way of handling something, noun use of Latin manuārius belonging to the hand, from manus hand]

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n. 1. a way of doing, being done, or happening; mode of action, occurrence, etc.: In what manner where you notified? 2. manners, a. the prevailing customs; ways of living of a people, class, or period: Victorian manners. b. ways of behaving with reference to polite standards: good manners. 3. a person's outward bearing: a charming manner. 4. characteristic or customary way of doing or making; fashion: built in the 19th-century manner. 5. an air of distinction. 6. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) kind; sort: What manner of man is he? All manner of things were happening. 7. characteristic style in art or literature: verses in the manner of Spenser. Idioms: to the manner born, accustomed by birth to a high position: a gentleman to the manner born. [1125–75; < Anglo-French; Old French maniere, from manier skilled, (earlier) worked by hand < Latin manuārius, derivative of manu(s) hand]

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Noun	1.	manner - how something is done or how it happens; "her dignified manner"; "his rapid manner of talking"; "their nomadic mode of existence"; "in the characteristic New York style"; "a lonely way of life"; "in an abrasive fashion"fashion, mode, style, wayproperty - a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles"artistic style, idiom - the style of a particular artist or school or movement; "an imaginative orchestral idiom"drape - the manner in which fabric hangs or falls; "she adjusted the drape of her skirt"fit - the manner in which something fits; "I admired the fit of her coat"form - a particular mode in which something is manifested; "his resentment took the form of extreme hostility"life style, lifestyle, life-style, modus vivendi - a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudessetup - the way something is organized or arranged; "it takes time to learn the setup around here"signature, touch - a distinguishing style; "this room needs a woman's touch"wise - a way of doing or being; "in no wise"; "in this wise"response - the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals
	2.	manner - a way of acting or behavingpersonal mannerdemeanor, demeanour, deportment, behaviour, conduct, behavior - (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other peoplecomportment, mien, bearing, presence - dignified manner or conductbedside manner - manner or conduct of a physician in the presence of a patientdandyism, foppishness - the manner and dress of a fop or dandygentleness, mildness, softness - acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered; "his fingers have learned gentleness"; "suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby"; "even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough"formalness, formality - a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies; "the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention"informality - a manner that does not take forms and ceremonies seriouslygood manners, courtesy - a courteous mannerrudeness, discourtesy - a manner that is rude and insulting
	3.	manner - a kind; "what manner of man are you?"kind, sort, form, variety - a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?"

manner

noun1. style, way, fashion, method, means, form, process, approach, practice, procedure, habit, custom, routine, mode, genre, tack, tenor, usage, wont The manner in which young children are spoken to depends on who is present.2. behaviour, look, air, bearing, conduct, appearance, aspect, presence, tone, demeanour, deportment, mien (literary), comportment His manner was self-assured and brusque.3. type, form, sort, kind, nature, variety, brand, breed, category What manner of place is this?plural noun1. conduct, bearing, behaviour, breeding, carriage, demeanour, deportment, comportment He dressed well and had impeccable manners.2. politeness, courtesy, etiquette, refinement, polish, decorum, p's and q's That should teach you some manners.3. protocol, ceremony, customs, formalities, good form, proprieties, the done thing, social graces, politesse the morals and manners of a societyQuotations
"Manners are love in a cool climate" [Quentin Crisp Manners From Heaven]
"Manners are the happy ways of doing things; each once a stroke of genius or of love, now repeated and hardened into usage" [Ralph Waldo Emerson The Conduct of Life]
"Fine manners need the support of fine manners in others" [Ralph Waldo Emerson The Conduct of Life]Proverbs
"Manners maketh man"

manner

noun1. The approach used to do something:fashion, method, mode, modus operandi, style, system, way, wise.2. Behavior through which one reveals one's personality:address, air, bearing, demeanor, mien, presence, style.Archaic: port.3. A habitual way of behaving:consuetude, custom, habit, habitude, practice, praxis, usage, usance, use, way, wont.4. Socially correct behavior.Used in plural:decorum, etiquette, good form, mores, propriety (also used in plural), p's and q's.5. A distinctive way of expressing oneself:fashion, mode, style, tone, vein.6. A class that is defined by the common attribute or attributes possessed by all its members:breed, cast, description, feather, ilk, kind, lot, mold, nature, order, sort, species, stamp, stripe, type, variety.Informal: persuasion.

Translations

举止方式礼貌

manner

(ˈmӕnə) noun1. a way in which anything is done etc. She greeted me in a friendly manner.方式2. the way in which a person behaves, speaks etc. I don't like her manner.举止3. (in plural) (polite) behaviour, usually towards others. Why doesn't she teach her children (good) manners?礼貌-ˈmannered having, or showing, manners of a certain kind. a well- / bad-mannered person. 举止…的（后缀） ˈmannerism noun an odd and obvious habit in a person's behaviour, speech etc. He scratches his ear when he talks and has other mannerisms. 癖性，怪癖 all manner of all kinds of. He has all manner of problems.各式各样的in a manner of speaking in a certain way. I suppose, in a manner of speaking, I am an engineer. 不妨说，在某种意义上说

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company manners

Exceptional manners; those that are preferred or required in and among polite society. One must at all times exhibit company manners if one is to make a good impression among the more influential members of society.See also: company, manner

mind (one's) manners

To be well behaved and act appropriately. Make sure you mind your manners while you are with your Aunt Josephine. I don't want to hear about you giving her any trouble while I'm away!See also: manner, mind

manners maketh man

A good man has a strong sense of morality. This phrase is typically attributed to 14th-century bishop William of Wykeham. To hear that so many of our students intervened to stop this crime restores my faith in the youth of the world. Manners maketh man, you know.See also: maketh, man, manner

all kinds of

1. Many varieties or types of. You meet all kinds of people when you live in a big city. It's a huge store with all kinds of dresses—I'm sure you'll find one you like.2. slang Extremely; very. Oh, their family is all kinds of dysfunctional! That movie was all kinds of awesome! I can't wait to see it again.See also: all, kind, of

all manner of

Many varieties or types of. You meet all manner of people when you live in a big city. It's a huge store with all manner of dresses—I'm sure you'll find one you like.See also: all, manner, of

by all means

1. Certainly; absolutely. By all means, come to our party if you end up being free on Saturday night!2. In any way possible, regardless of risk or expense. There will be a lot of people at this event, but we need to court that one big investor by all means.See also: all, by, mean

comport (oneself) with (something)

To act in a particular way. You need to comport yourself with class at the gala tonight, so please stay away from the bar.See also: comport

devil-may-care attitude

A nonchalant attitude, especially toward risks or consequences. I can't believe he went out on his motorcycle in this rain. His devil-may-care attitude is going to get him killed. If you keep up this devil-may-care attitude toward your money, you'll be broke in no time.See also: attitude

in a manner of speaking

In a way; in a sense; so to speak. He was a fixer, in a manner of speaking. A man who could get things done.See also: manner, of, speaking

to the manner born

Coming naturally, as if accustomed from birth. She grew up in poverty, but since she became famous she has taken to rubbing shoulders with the upper crust as if to the manner born.See also: born, manner

bedside manner

One's demeanor and behavior when interacting with patients, as of a medical professional, especially a doctor. Based on his bedside manner, I wonder if Dr. Smith is capable of feeling compassion at all. Her wonderful bedside manner was able to calm even the most agitated patients.See also: manner

in the manner of (someone or something)

In the style or method typical of or usually associated with someone or something. He told us the news in the manner of someone who had just lost a loved one. Why wasn't he more excited? The tech company has started releasing incremental hardware updates, much in the manner of their largest competitor in the market.See also: manner, of

different times, different manners

People of different generations or periods in history have different moral, ethical, or social standards or customs governing the way they speak, act, and interact. A: "Watching the horrible, blatant racism in old movies can be pretty startling." B: "different times, different manners, huh?" I can still remember when you'd be a pariah if you had a child out of wedlock, but these days it's nearly more common than not. different times, different manners, I suppose.See also: different, manner

other times, other manners

People of different generations or periods in history have different moral, ethical, or social standards or customs governing the way they speak, act, and interact. A: "Watching the horrible, blatant racism in old movies can be pretty startling." B: "Other times, other manners, huh?" I can still remember when you'd be a pariah if you had a child out of wedlock, but these days it's nearly more common than not. Other times, other manners, I suppose.See also: manner, other

resemble (someone or something) in (some manner or aspect)

To bear a resemblance to or seem quite like someone or something in some particular aspect, manner, or regard. It certainly resembles a classic '80s action film in its aesthetic and tone, but because it's being approximated, it just doesn't manage to feel authentic. A lot of people say I resemble my mother in my hard-headed resolve, which I always take as a compliment. He actually resembles the famous president in his peculiar manner of speaking.See also: manner, resemble

forget (one's) manners

To act in a rude, impolite, or otherwise inappropriate way. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to reach across the table like that—I must have forgotten my manners for a minute there. How could you say something like that to me? Have you forgotten your manners?See also: forget, manner

after the fashion of someone or something

and after the style of someone or somethingin the manner or style of someone or something. She walks down the street after the fashion of a grand lady. The parish church was built after the style of a French cathedral.See also: after, fashion, of

*all kinds of someone or something

Fig. a great number of people or things; a great amount of something, especially money. (*Typically: be ~; have ~.) There were all kinds of people there, probably thousands. The Smith family has all kinds of money.See also: all, kind, of

all manner of someone or something

Fig. all types of people or things. We saw all manner of people there. They came from every country in the world. They were selling all manner of things in the country store.See also: all, manner, of

by all means

certainly; yes; absolutely. I will attempt to get there by all means. Bob: Can you come to dinner tomorrow? Jane: By all means. I'd love to.See also: all, by, mean

comport oneself with some manner

to behave in a certain manner. I hope you are able to comport yourself with better behavior next time. The old man was able to comport himself with dignity.See also: comport, manner

devil-may-care attitude

and devil-may-care mannera very casual attitude; a worry-free or carefree attitude. You must get rid of your devil-may-care attitude if you want to succeed. She acts so thoughtless—with her devil-may-care manner.See also: attitude

equate

someone to someone else and equate something to something else to claim that someone is in some manner the same as someone else; to claim that something is in some manner the same as something else. I would equate Tom to Wallywhen it comes to native ability. You cannot equate my car to that jalopy you drive!

forget one's manners

to do something ill-mannered. Jimmy! Have we forgotten our manners?See also: forget, manner

other times, other manners.

Prov. Different generations or eras have different customs. Amy thought her grandchildren addressed their friends in startlingly rude terms. "But then," she reflected, "other times, other manners." Jane: The young folks today are so shocking. Why, when I was their age, you wouldn't kiss your husband in public, let alone some of the things these children do! Alan: Other times, other manners.See also: manner, other

all kinds of

1. Also, all manner or sorts of . All or many varieties of something, as in Before the banquet, they served all kinds of drinks, or He sold exotic fruit of all sorts, or The museum featured all manner of artifacts. [Early 1300s] 2. A large amount of something, as in She has all kinds of money. This hyperbolic usage is colloquial. See also: all, kind, of

by all means

1. Also, by all manner of means. In every possible way, as in I plan to make use of him by all means. [Late 1400s] 2. Also, by all manner of means. Without fail, at any cost, as in Losing the contract is to be avoided by all means. [c. 1600] 3. Certainly, yes, as in Are you coming tonight?-By all means, I'll be there. [Late 1600s] Also see by any means; by no means. See also: all, by, mean

company manners

One's best behavior, as in George never interrupts when we have guests; he has fine company manners. This term employs company in the sense of "guests." An older variant, Tell me thy company and I'll tell thee thy manners, uses company in the sense of "companions." The current term implies that one is more mindful of politeness with invited guests. See also: company, manner

in a manner of speaking

In a way; so to speak. For example, He was, in a manner of speaking, asked to leave the group. [Late 1800s] See also: manner, of, speaking

to the manner born

Accustomed from birth to a particular behavior or lifestyle, as in At a high-society function she behaves as though to the manner born, but we know she came from very humble circumstances . This term was invented by Shakespeare in Hamlet. Referring to the King's carousing in Danish style, Hamlet says (1:4): "Though I am native here And to the manner born, it is a custom More honor'd in the breach than the observance." The manner in this expression was later sometimes changed to manor, "the main house of an estate," and the idiom's sense became equated with "high-born" (and therefore accustomed to luxury), a way in which it is often used today. See also: born, manner

bedside manner

a doctor's approach or attitude to a patient. 1993 Bill Moyers Healing & the Mind Are you just talking about the old-fashioned bedside manner of a doctor who comes around and visits you when you need him? See also: manner

in a manner of speaking

in some sense; so to speak. Manner of speaking is recorded from the mid 16th century; compare with French façon de parler , which has been in use in English since the early 19th century.See also: manner, of, speaking

to the manner born

naturally at ease in a specified way of life, job, or situation. This comes from Shakespeare's Hamlet: ‘though I am native here And to the manner born’. Punning on this expression, to the manor born is used to refer to someone who has aristocratic origins.See also: born, manner

all ˈmanner of somebody/something

many different types of people or things: The problem can be solved in all manner of ways.See also: all, manner, of, somebody, something

in the manner of somebody/something

(formal) in a style that is typical of somebody/something: a painting in the manner of RaphaelSee also: manner, of, somebody, something

in a ˌmanner of ˈspeaking

if you think about it in a certain way: ‘Are they married?’ ‘In a manner of speaking — they’ve lived together for 15 years.’See also: manner, of, speaking

(as if) to the ˌmanner ˈborn

(formal) as if a job, a social position, etc. were completely natural to you: He rides round in a Rolls Royce as if to the manner born.See also: born, manner

by ˈall means

(spoken) used to say that you are very willing for somebody to have something or do something: ‘Can I smoke?’ ‘By all means.’ ♢ ‘Do you think I could borrow this dictionary?’ ‘Yes, by all means.’See also: all, by, mean

all kinds of

Informal Plenty of; ample: We have all kinds of time to finish the job.See also: all, kind, of

in a manner of speaking

In a way; so to speak.See also: manner, of, speaking

to the manner born

Accustomed to a position, custom, or lifestyle from or as if from birth.See also: born, manner

by all means

Without fail; certainly.See also: all, by, mean

by all manner of means

In every possible way. The phrase all manner of has meant “all sorts of ” since the 1700s, so basically this redundant-sounding cliché would mean “by all sorts of methods.” However, the same sense could be achieved in “by all means”—that is, “by all methods.”See also: all, by, manner, mean, of

to the manner/manor born

Used to elegance and luxury. This term originated with Shakespeare, who in Hamlet (1.4) wrote, “Though I am native here, And to the manner born,—it is a custom more honour’d in the breach than the observance.” Although Hamlet was discussing his father’s corpse waking and carousing, so that manner here simply means “way of doing things,” it later was often corrupted to manor, meaning the home of the well-to-do, and so the expression came to mean high-born and therefore accustomed to the best of everything. O. Henry played with it in The Venturers (1910): “He ordered dinner with the calm deliberation of one who was to the menu born.” A delightful British television comedy series of the 1970s may have helped preserve the cliché with its title To the Manor Born, but it may be dying out nevertheless.See also: born, manner, manor

manner born

Familiar with such things. The phrase comes from Hamlet: “But to my mind, though I am native here. And to the manner born, it is a custom / More honour'd in the breach than the observance.” The widespread confusion between “manner and “manor” has been going on for at least two centuries. “To the manor born,” in the sense of accustomed to luxury as if raised in an aristocratic environment, was used as the title of a British sitcom that achieved some popularity on American public television.See also: born, manner

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noun the approach used to do something

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noun behavior through which one reveals one's personality

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noun a habitual way of behaving

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noun socially correct behavior

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