politeness

Politeness is an attribute of a gentleman.

彬彬有是绅士的本色。

His veneer of politeness concealed a ruthless determination.

他彬彬有的伪装下隐藏着不择手段的狠心。

For the first time her veneer of politeness began to crack.

她温文尔雅的外表第一次露出破绽。

Although she hated him, she put on a show of politeness.

尽管她恨他，但还是装出一副很客气的样子。

He is the pink of politeness.

他是貌待人的典范。

It’s no more than common politeness to hear what she has to say.

听她说话只不过是出于基本的貌。

His politeness smacks of condescension.

他的客气带有屈尊俯就的意味。