Thank God, Prissy knew all about midwifery.感谢上帝, 百里茜懂得接生的全过程.I grew to dislike the people from my background — they were rather uptight and prissy.我变得讨厌和我有着同样出身背景的人——他们太保守、太一本正经了。a prissy and emotionless creature谨慎、冷漠的傀儡...
He seemed bashful and awkward.他看起来腼腆且局促不安。Don't be bashful — speak up for yourself.别害羞——你有话说出来啊.She is bashful in doing [ to do ] anything.她干什么事都害羞....
Tradition is not to be messed about.传统不能胡乱更改。Much of this tradition derives from the pagan festival of Beltane.这个传统更多地来源于异教节日——五朔节.I acquired lasting respect for tradition and veneration for the past.我开始对传统和历史产生了持久的敬慕......
Mr Sparrow has acted with commendable speed.斯帕罗先生行动之快值得赞扬。Such initiative is highly commendable.这种积极性是很可贵的.Considering the restrictions under which she filmed, I think she did a commendable job.考虑到她拍摄时所受的各种限制，我觉得她交出的答卷值得...