Amenity

(n.) The quality of being pleasant or agreeable, whether in respect to situation, climate, manners, or disposition; pleasantness; civility; suavity; gentleness.

校对:莱斯利

• Everything in her surroundings ministered to feelings of ease and amenity. 伊迪丝·华顿. 快乐之家.
• My best feelings were called into play to give fitting responses to the generosity, wisdom, and amenity of my new friend. 玛丽·雪莱. 最后一个人.
• This was all--no cupboard, none of the amenities of life. 戴维·赫伯特·劳伦斯. 恋爱中的女人.
• Without remarking that man-traps were not among the amenities of life, I said I supposed he was very skilful? 查尔斯·狄更斯. 远大前程.
• The humanities and amenities of life had no attraction for him--its peaceful enjoyments no charm. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.

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