polite
pә'laitadjective
C2924th most heard wordIn 70 of 2278 videos (3%)heard 266 timeslast on Oct 17, 2026
- adj. showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
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- 0:00What is the number one topic that they say you should not talk about in polite conversations?人们常说在礼貌的交谈中不应该谈论的头号话题是什么？Can you SPEAK with me in English? [Conversation Lesson]
- 7:38There are a lot that are even more polite.还有很多更礼貌的说法。2689 - Don’t Want to Sound Harsh? Soften the Blow with These Phrases
- 0:07to show you the difference between polite and casual, or formal and informal English.来向你们展示礼貌和随意，或正式和非正式英语之间的区别。How to Speak Polite vs Casual English Conversation - Speak with Us 30 Mins!
- 16:39Can mean real interest or polite distance.可以表示真正的兴趣，也可以表示礼貌的疏远。Master English Intonation Through Shadowing | Easy Conversation Practice
- 4:53Formal means more serious, polite, or professional.正式意味着更严肃、礼貌或专业。300 Essential English Phrases for Daily Conversations | English Speaking Practice
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- more polite40×be polite36×very polite29×polite way22×it's polite12×
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phrasefreizn. an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentenceformal'fɒ:mәladj. being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)saysein. the chance to speaksituation.sitju'eiʃәnn. the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given timenewsnju:zn. information about recent and important eventsapparentlyә'pærәntliadv. from appearances alone
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