循规蹈矩 meaning in Chinese
his behavior appears rather stiff -- too observant of conventional standards.; accord with the custom and law; behave in a fit and proper way; be very orthodox in one's behaviour; follow the custom [law]; follow [obey] the [conventional] rules and regulations; hew to the line; obey [observe] discipline; observe due decorum; not to stop out of bounds; stick to convention; strictly upright and correct (in behaviour) 短语和例子
Examples
- We wanted it to be on its best behavior .
我们希望它会循规蹈矩 - We were already behaving like prisoners .
我们已经同囚犯一样地循规蹈矩了。 - He wanted to obey the laws and to be respected .
他恨不得也能循规蹈矩而受人尊敬。 - Her thoughts were staid and solemnly adapted to a condition .
她的思想呆板，循规蹈矩地顺着环境。 - Does she count on suave bullying to keep the visitors in line ?
他指望靠温和的威吓来使客人们循规蹈矩吗？