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gallantry

英 ['gæləntrɪ] 美['ɡæləntri]
  • n. 勇敢;殷勤;风流;勇敢的行为

TOEFL畅通词汇

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。

来自柯林斯例句

2. a medal for gallantry
英勇勋章

来自《权威词典》

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.

来自《简明英汉词典》

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。

来自柯林斯例句

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. ”

来自英汉文学 - 双城记