manner/ˋmænɚ; ˈmænə/n 1 [singular 单数] formal the way in which something is done or happens【正式】方式﹐方法: the manner of (doing) sth The manner of his death was surprising. 他的死亡方式令人吃惊。in a manner It will be decided in a manner that is fair. 这件事将以公平的方法作出决定。2 [singular 单数] the way in which someone behaves with other people 举止﹔态度: She has a calm relaxed manner. 她举止镇定而从容。+towards Beth's manner towards him had changed. 贝丝对他的态度变了。3 manners [plural 复数] polite ways of behaving in social situations 礼貌﹔礼仪: good/bad manners Her children all had good manners . 她的孩子都很有礼貌。Dad gave us a lecture about table manners . 爸爸对我们长篇大论地讲了一番餐桌礼仪。4 in a manner of speaking in some ways, though not exactly 在某种意义上: I’m in charge here now, in a manner of speaking. 从某种意义上来说﹐现在这里由我负责。5 all manner of sth formal many different kinds of things or people【正式】各种各样的事物[人]: We discussed all manner of subjects. 我们讨论了各种各样的话题。