mid-14c., "nobility of birth, gentle birth," from Old French gentilité (14c.), from Latin gentilitatem (nominative gentilitas) "relationship in the same family or clan," from gentilis "of the same family or clan" (see gentle; also compare gentry). From 1640s as "social superiority." Meaning "state of being gentile" is rare.
实用例句
1. He took her hand with discreet gentility.
他温文尔雅地牵着她的手。
来自《权威词典》
2. He surrounds himself with all the trappings of gentility — dogs, horses, and fine paintings.
他身边满是象征高贵身份的东西——狗，马以及精美的画。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The hotel has an air of faded gentility.
这家宾馆有一种没落的贵族氛围。
来自辞典例句
4. Yankees haven't sense enough to know that you haven't any gentility.
他们呆头呆脑的,没意识到你这个人根本是没有什么教养的.
来自飘（部分）
5. He thinks fine clothes are a mark of gentility.
