(adv.) in a respectful manner; 'might I respectfully suggest to the Town Council that they should adopt a policy of masterly inactivity?'.
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双语例句
How the deuce, my dear, would you have me behave respectfully to such a fool as your brother? 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷.名利场.
It was spoken very respectfully, but very firmly at the same time--and it had its effect on my mistress as well as on me. 威尔基·柯林斯.月亮宝石.
I wish to inquire of his lordship respectfully, if he has objections to tell me whether or not he has ever threatened to put me under arrest? 哈里特·威尔逊.哈里特·威尔逊回忆录.
The players listen very carefully and respectfully to all that the clever men have to say about what is to happen in the next generation. 沃尔特·李普曼.政治序论.
Said Fledgeby, looking back at the door and respectfully kissing his hand, 'You may depend upon it. 查尔斯·狄更斯.我们共同的朋友.
You've had a loverly afternoon for your drive, dear, said her mother, as respectfully as if the whole twelve had come. 路易莎·梅·奥尔科特.小妇人.
I do not believe it, Passini said still respectfully. 欧内斯特·海明威.永别了,武器.
He was on foot, and after looking very respectfully at her, looked with most unfeigned satisfaction at her companion. 简·奥斯汀.爱玛.
I listened respectfully, but did not suggest that the same streams would protect Lee's flanks while he was shutting us up. 尤利西斯·格兰特.U.S.格兰特的个人回忆录.
Before he could say more, his coat-tail was respectfully pulled by his attendant sprite with the gooseberry eyes. 威尔基·柯林斯.月亮宝石.
Don't like him, he puts on airs, snubs his sisters, worries his father, and doesn't speak respectfully of his mother. 路易莎·梅·奥尔科特.小妇人.
Amy looked so earnest and sincere about it that her mother stopped laughing, and listened respectfully to the little plan. 路易莎·梅·奥尔科特.小妇人.
I hope you will excuse my saying, sir, returned Richard in a fiery way, but yet respectfully, that I think I am the best judge about myself. 查尔斯·狄更斯.荒凉山庄.
I should respectfully suggest a recumbent posture, then put yourself in also and call it 'Dolce far niente'. 路易莎·梅·奥尔科特.小妇人.
I am very respectfully, Your obt. 尤利西斯·格兰特.U.S.格兰特的个人回忆录.
When I give a vote I must know what I am doing; I must look to what will be the effects on my till and ledger, speaking respectfully. 乔治·艾略特.米德尔马契.
I'm better, now, said the girl, with the sweetest smile possible, taking good-natured Mrs. Sedley's extended hand and kissing it respectfully. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷.名利场.
The fashionable world--tremendous orb, nearly five miles round--is in full swing, and the solar system works respectfully at its appointed distances. 查尔斯·狄更斯.荒凉山庄.
The old gentleman bowed respectfully; and advancing to the magistrate's desk, said, suiting the action to the word, 'That is my name and address, sir. 查尔斯·狄更斯.雾都孤儿.
Jingle bowed respectfully, trembled very much as he took Mr. Pickwick's proffered hand, and withdrew. 查尔斯·狄更斯.匹克威克外传.
He never left her house without carrying respectfully away with him piles of her quack theology and medicine. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷.名利场.
The latest Paris fashions have arrived, and orders are respectfully solicited. 路易莎·梅·奥尔科特.小妇人.
In this, I respectfully contend, I have in no respect exceeded the fair license due to the author of a fictitious composition. 沃尔特·司各特.艾凡赫.
Colonel Quintin has no objection, answered Worcester, and the sergeant respectfully begged leave to return his lordship ten thousand thanks. 哈里特·威尔逊.哈里特·威尔逊回忆录.
He spoke respectfully as we met. 威尔基·柯林斯.白衣女人.
The different conduct of these two people is pointed out respectfully to the attention of persons commencing the world. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷.名利场.
Mr. Bucket coughs and glances at Volumnia, rouged and necklaced, as though he would respectfully observe, I do assure you, you're a pretty creetur. 查尔斯·狄更斯.荒凉山庄.
It could not be worse, Passini said respectfully. 欧内斯特·海明威.永别了,武器.
Whenever he looks my way, he remembers that I have not read ROBINSON CRUSOE since I was a child, and he respectfully pities me. 威尔基·柯林斯.月亮宝石.
I mean no harm; and I drink most respectfully (having just done dinner) to your health and prosperity, in a tankard of her ladyship's ale. 威尔基·柯林斯.月亮宝石.