politeness

Politeness is an attribute of a gentleman.

彬彬有绅士本色。

His veneer of politeness concealed a ruthless determination.

他彬彬有伪装下隐藏着不择手段狠心。

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

她温文尔雅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，装出一副很客气样子。

He is the pink of politeness.

他待人典范。

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

听她说话只不过出于基本。

His politeness smacks of condescension.

他客气带有屈尊俯就意味。