gallantry

gallantry
(pl. -ies)
[mass noun]
  1. courageous behaviour, especially in battle
    (尤指战争中的)勇敢行为
    a medal awarded for outstanding gallantry during the raid.
    一枚表彰在袭击中有突出英勇行为的奖章。
  2. polite attention or respect given by men to women
    (对女子的)殷勤
    ■(gallantries)actions or words used when paying such attention
    (对女子的)殷勤的举止(或言辞)
    ■(archaic)sexual intrigue
    (古)私通
语源
  1. late 16th cent. (in the sense 'splendour, ornamentation'): from French galanterie, from galant (see gallant)
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