汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 禮數
禮數 (礼数)
etiquette / (old) gradation of etiquette with social status
①〈书〉礼仪的等级。②礼貌;礼节不懂~。
() lǐ () shù/shǔ/shuò
EXAMPLE SENTENCES

他拘于礼数地准备妥当,按时在门厅的入口处等候。

He was punctilious about being ready and waiting in the entrance hall exactly on time.

就当时情况而言,他对劳拉的行为已算礼数恰当了。

Given the circumstances, his behaviour to Laura had been punctiliously correct.

我们礼数周到,当行之礼绝不偷工减料,应该我们做的事绝不推辞。

We are considerate and polite. Our salutes never lack anything; we never decline what we should do.

确实,碰到这样的场合,礼数会告诉你去模仿他的行为——同样掏出你的手机,假装查看上面发生的所有事情。

Indeed, the etiquette in this situation calls for you to ape his behavior — take out your smartphone and pretend to check all the things going on in your life.