to prim
01
穿着拘谨, 打扮得一丝不苟
dress primly
02
撅起嘴唇, 收紧嘴唇
contract one's lips
03
装出一副拘谨的样子, 表现得一本正经
assume a prim appearance
prim
01
整洁的, 一丝不苟的
neat, tidy, or immaculate in appearance or dress, often with an emphasis on modesty or conservatism
例子
She wore a prim floral dress with a matching cardigan, projecting an image of modesty and propriety.
她穿着一件整洁的花卉连衣裙，搭配一件相配的开衫，展现出一种谦逊和得体的形象。
The room was decorated in a prim style, with delicate lace curtains and tasteful floral arrangements.
房间以整洁的风格装饰，配有精致的蕾丝窗帘和高雅的花卉布置。
02
刻板的, 一丝不苟的
formally precise or proper in behavior, manners, or appearance, often to an excessive or affected degree
例子
She always appears prim and proper, her demeanor meticulously controlled, with every detail carefully arranged.
她总是显得一丝不苟和得体，她的举止 meticulously controlled，每一个细节都 carefully arranged。
The prim receptionist greeted guests with a stiff smile and a perfectly poised posture, suggesting an exaggerated concern for decorum.
刻板的接待员以僵硬的笑容和完美的姿势迎接客人，表现出对礼仪的过分关注。
