manner
Significado: A way of doing something; social behaviour; type or kind
Manner refers to the way in which something is done or happens. 'Manners' (plural) means polite social behaviour ('mind your manners'). 'In a manner of speaking' means in some sense. 'All manner of' means all kinds of. 'Bedside manner' describes how doctors treat patients. 'Manner' can also be slightly formal for 'type.'
Ejemplos
- She spoke in a friendly manner. 她以友好的态度说话。Ella habló de manera amigable.彼女は親しみやすい態度で話した。그녀는 친근한 태도로 말했다.
- It's bad manners to talk with your mouth full. 吃东西时说话是没有礼貌的。Es de mala educación hablar con la boca llena.口に物を入れたまま話すのはマナーが悪い。입에 음식을 물고 말하는 것은 예의에 어긋난다.
- We discussed all manner of topics. 我们讨论了各种各样的话题。Discutimos todo tipo de temas.私たちはあらゆる種類の話題について議論した。우리는 온갖 종류의 주제에 대해 이야기했다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Anglo-French 'manere', from Old French 'maniere' meaning 'way of acting', from Vulgar Latin 'manuaria' (a way of handling), from Latin 'manus' (hand). Literally: the way one handles things.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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