首页英语词典gallantrygallantry的意思

gallantry怎么读？

gallantry

英 ['gæləntrɪ] 美['ɡæləntri]

英英释义实用场景例句

近义词courage bravery prowess courtesy

n. 勇敢；殷勤；风流；勇敢的行为

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词态变化

复数: gallantries;

英文词源

gallantry (n.): 1590s, "fine appearance," from French galanterie (16c.), from Old French galant "courteous; amusing" (see gallant (adj.)). Meaning "gallant behavior" is from 1630s; meaning "polite attention to ladies" is from 1670s. Middle English had gallantness "merriment, gaiety, high living" (late 15c.).

双语例句

1. For his gallantry he was awarded a Victoria Cross.: 他因为表现英勇而荣获维多利亚十字勋章。

2. a medal for gallantry: 英勇勋章

3. He was awarded a cross for gallantry in combat.: 他因在战斗中表现英勇而被授予十字勋章.

4. It's that time of year again, when thoughts turn to romance and gallantry.: 又到了每年的那个时候，人们又想到了风花雪月和献殷勤的男人。

5. 'How I admire the gallantry of your youthful spirit, Mr. Lorry.': “ 我真佩服你老当益壮的侠义精神, 罗瑞先生. ”