By his manner, he put Carrie at her ease, and by his deference and pleasantries he amused her. He pretended to be seriously interested in all she said.

• 他的举动使嘉莉感到轻松自如了,他的殷勤和风趣又让她感到愉快。对她说的每一句话,他都装出一副很认真很感兴趣的神气。