Demurely
[dɪ'mjʊrli]
解释:
(adv.) in a demure manner; 'the army girl, tall and demurely pretty, threw a quick side-glance at her'.
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解释:
(adv.) In a demure manner; soberly; gravely; -- now, commonly, with a mere show of gravity or modesty.
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例句:
- She was occupied in knitting; a large cat sat demurely at her feet; nothing in short was wanting to complete the beau-ideal of domestic comfort. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.
- She was dressed in a single filthy, ragged garment, made of bagging; and stood with her hands demurely folded before her. 哈丽叶特·比切·斯托. 汤姆叔叔的小屋.
- Spects it's my wicked heart, said Topsy, demurely; Miss Feely says so. 哈丽叶特·比切·斯托. 汤姆叔叔的小屋.
- The young man, who was dining alone with his mother and sister, glanced up in surprise and saw Mrs. Archer's gaze demurely bent on her plate. 伊迪丝·华顿. 纯真年代.
- Amy was gratified, but of course didn't show it, and demurely answered, Foreign life polishes one in spite of one's self. 路易莎·梅·奥尔科特. 小妇人.
- Zoe, replied Helena demurely, is assisting Dick to find more flowers. 弗格斯·休姆. 奇幻岛.
- One ancient sleigh there was, demurely standing by its modern companions, said to have been built in 1625, and it was still good. 威廉·亨利·杜利特. 世纪发明.
- So do I, she replied demurely; therefore, Colin, I will finish your garland. 弗格斯·休姆. 奇幻岛.
- Miss Sharp had demurely entered the carriage some minutes before. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.
- Meg colored, but a mischievous fancy to tease the girls made her reply demurely, You are very kind, but I'm afraid he won't come. 路易莎·梅·奥尔科特. 小妇人.
- Sherlock Holmes smiled demurely. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯归来记.
- You are right, said Holmes demurely; you do find it very hard to tackle the facts. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯历险记.
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