Sunday, July 24, 2011

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矜持
reserved; aloof

她看上去像一个矜持的少女
She looks like a very demure young lady.

他喝了点酒之後那矜持态度消失了。
A few drinks broke through his reserve.

女主人将生客作彼此介绍以打破矜持的气氛。
The hostess broke the ice by introducing the strangers to each other.

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  1. 与英国人的矜持密切相关的是他们的谦逊。
    Closely related to English reserve is English modesty.

    矜持兴贫穷不两立。
    Pride does not consort with poverty.

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