demure /dɪˈmjʊə/

• 1. 

  ADJ If you describe someone, usually a young woman, as demure, you mean they are quiet and shy, usually in a way that you like and find appealing, and behave very correctly. 娴静的; 端庄的 [usu ADV with v] [表赞许]

  例：

  She's very demure and sweet.

  她很是娴静温柔。

• 2. 

  demurely ADV

  例：

  She smiled demurely.

  她端庄地笑了笑。

• 3. 

  ADJ Demure clothes do not reveal your body and they give the impression that you are shy and behave correctly. 端庄得体的 [书面] [usu ADJ n]

  例：

  ...a demure high-necked white blouse.

  ...一件端庄得体的高领白衬衫。

• 4. 

  demurely ADV

  例：

  She was demurely dressed in a black woollen suit.

  她当时端庄得体地身着一套黑色羊毛西服。