Seemly

(v. i.) Suited to the object, occasion, purpose, or character; suitable; fit; becoming; comely; decorous.

(superl.) In a decent or suitable manner; becomingly.

录入:威廉敏娜

• Twould be more seemly in ye to stand still and welcome Mis'ess Yeobright, and you the venerablest here, Grandfer Cantle, said the besom-woman. 托马斯·哈代. 还乡.
• It was the beginning of the end of an age of comfort, confidence, and gentle and seemly behaviour in Europe. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• The yeomen guard the streets in seemly bands; And clowns come crowding on, with cudgels in their hands. 沃尔特·司各特. 艾凡赫.
• To many in those dark days it seemed that all learning and all that made life seemly and desirable was perishing. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.

编辑:塞格雷