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词组 manner
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manner /ˈmænə $ -ər/ noun 1. manners are polite ways of behaving in social situationsGrammarAlways plural in this meaning.adjectives/nouns + mannergood manners The children have very good manners and always say “please” and “thank you”.bad manners She apologized for her son’s bad manners.excellent/beautiful manners (=very good) They have been taught excellent manners.perfect manners also impeccable manners formal He is a handsome man, with impeccable manners.table manners (=the polite way of eating at a table) My parents expected good table manners from all of us.verbshave good/bad/no etc manners He has no manners and he eats like a pig. | “Lesley just got up and left.” “Some people have no manners.”mind your manners (=used when telling a child to behave politely) I frowned at him and told him to mind his manners.forget your manners (=behave in an impolite way) Oh, I’m forgetting my manners. Let me introduce you to Suzanne.teach sb some manners (=teach someone how to behave properly – used when you think someone is behaving rudely) Those girls need to be taught some manners!phrasesit is good/bad manners to do sth It’s bad manners to eat with your mouth open.2. a way of doing somethingGrammarIn this meaning, manner is usually used with in, for example in the usual manner, or in a similar manner.RegisterManner is a formal word. In everyday English, it is more usual to say way or use an adverb: Let’s do it in the usual way. They want to solve the conflict peacefully.adjectivesin the normal/usual manner I set off to work in the usual manner.in the correct/proper manner The machine should last for several years if it is looked after in the proper manner.in a similar/different manner The books are written in a similar manner.in a friendly/calm/confident manner She greeted me in a friendly manner.in a suspicious manner (=as though doing something wrong) A man was seen behaving in a suspicious manner.in a sensible/responsible/safe manner Make sure razor blades are disposed of in a safe manner.in an appropriate manner formal (=suitable) You must learn to express anger in a more appropriate manner.in a timely manner formal (=quickly) We aim to deal with all complaints in a timely manner.in an orderly manner (=sensible and organized) Please leave the building in an orderly manner.in a peaceful manner We hope that the dispute can be settled in a peaceful manner.in a reasonable/rational manner I am sure the issue can be resolved in a rational manner.in a professional manner All enquiries are dealt with in a professional manner.in a systematic/consistent manner (=always following the same method) They were not trained or supervised in a consistent manner.in a controlled manner The information can be made public provided this is done in a controlled manner.in a straightforward manner (=easy to understand) He explained the concept in a very straightforward manner.prepositionsin a/the ... manner He went about his work in the usual manner.in the manner of sb/sth (=like someone or something) She was balancing in the manner of a circus tightrope walker.3. someone’s way of behavingadjectivesa pleasant/friendly/cheerful manner The woman had a very pleasant manner.a relaxed manner His relaxed manner put me at ease.a laid-back manner (=relaxed and not worried) Her laid-back manner hides a fierce determination.a confident manner For a second, her confident manner disappeared.an unassuming manner (=not wanting to be noticed or given special treatment) With his unassuming manner, it is hard to believe he is one of the most powerful men in the world.an aggressive manner The man had a red face and an aggressive manner.a direct manner (=saying what you mean, without worrying what people think) Some people find her direct manner offensive.a businesslike manner (=effective and practical) Her manner was very cool and businesslike.nouns + mannersb’s telephone manner (=how someone speaks on the phone) A pleasant telephone manner is essential in this job.sb’s bedside manner (=how a doctor speaks to sick patients) The doctor had a very good bedside manner.verbshave a ... manner She has a friendly manner.adopt a ... manner (=use a particular way of behaving) He always adopts a patronizing manner when talking to women.
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