nicety
nicety
[ˈnʌɪsɪti]
(pl. -ies)
to a nicety
[ˈnʌɪsɪti]
(pl. -ies)
- (一般作niceties)a fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy
（尤指复杂、繁琐的）细节；细微的区别
she was never interested in the niceties of Greek and Latin.
她对希腊语和拉丁语之间的细微差别从来不感兴趣。
■[mass noun]accuracy or precision
准确，精确
she prided herself on her nicety of pronunciation.
她对自己准确的发音而得意。
■a minor aspect of polite social behaviour; a detail of etiquette
（社交上的）细节；礼节
we were brought up to observe the niceties.
我们从小就被教导要注意细小礼节。
to a nicety
- precisely
- 精确地
- Middle English (in the sense 'folly, foolish conduct'): from Old French nicete, based on Latin nescius 'ignorant' (see nice)
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