seemly for sb/sth
It is seemly for guests to arrive on time.
客人准时到达是合适的。
适当的；恰当的；合宜的；体面的
seemliest — superlative of seemly
得体的；符合习俗或礼仪的；合适的
得体的
Of behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
符合习俗或礼仪的
according with custom or propriety
It is not seemly to talk loudly in a library.
在图书馆大声说话是不恰当的。
用法提示：形容词，表示行为符合规范或礼仪。
AI contextual example
She wore a seemly dress to the wedding.
她穿了一条得体的裙子去参加婚礼。
用法提示：形容词，修饰衣服，表示合宜、体面。
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His seemly conduct earned him everyone's respect.
他得体的举止赢得了大家的尊重。
用法提示：形容词，修饰行为，表示恰当、合适。
AI contextual example
It is seemly for guests to arrive on time.
客人准时到达是合适的。
Her seemly behavior impressed everyone at the event.
她得体的行为给活动上的每个人留下了深刻的印象。
grammar · medium
易错句子He behaved seemly at the ceremony.
正确表达He behaved in a seemly manner at the ceremony.
seemly是形容词，不能直接用作状语修饰动词，应使用'in a seemly manner'或类似结构。
grammar · medium
易错句子She is seemly tired after the long trip.
正确表达She is seemingly tired after the long trip.
seemly意为'适当的'，而seemingly意为'表面上'；此处需用副词seemingly表示'看起来'。
seemingly是副词，意为“表面上看来”，修饰句子或形容词；seemly是形容词，意为“合适的；得体的”，描述行为或事物。
comely指外貌悦目、好看；seemly指行为或事物符合礼仪、恰当。
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