familiarity

familiarity [fəˌmiliˈæriti] n.

1. ■ 亲密

2. ■ 熟悉, 精通

3. ■ 随便; 无拘束; 不拘礼节

4. ■ [常用复]爱抚; 放肆的言行, 冒失

There is something inexpressible in her which would checkfamiliarity. 她身上有着一种难以名状的气质, 使人对她不敢过分随便。

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习惯用语

F-breeds contempt.

1. ■ [谚]亲昵引起轻视, 近之则不逊。