mild-mannered
UK/,maild'mænəd/US/maild ˈmænəd/
Definitions
adj.
Gentle, calm, and not aggressive in manner
温和的，温良恭谨的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmildroot
+
manneredroot
=mild-mannered
mild (gentle) + mannered (having manners) = gentle in the way one behaves. See manner.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The mild-mannered clerk surprised everyone with his bold plan.