courteous
英 ['kɜːtjəs]
美['kɝtɪəs]
- adj. 有礼貌的；谦恭的
词态变化
副词: courteously;
中文词源
courteous 有礼貌的，谦恭的
来自court, 宫廷，宫廷礼仪。
英文词源
- courteous (adj.)
- mid-14c., earlier curteis (c. 1300), from Old French curteis (Modern French courtois) "having courtly bearing or manners," from curt "court" (see court (n.)) + -eis, from Latin -ensis.
Rare before c. 1500. In feudal society, also denoting a man of good education (hence the name Curtis). Medieval courts were associated with good behavior and also beauty; compare German hübsch "beautiful," from Middle High German hübesch "beautiful," originally "courteous, well-bred," from Old Franconian hofesch, from hof "court." Related: Courteously (mid-14c., kurteis-liche).
双语例句
- 1. He was a nice fellow, very quiet and courteous.
- 他是个好小伙，非常温和，彬彬有礼。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. My friend's reply was courteous but firm.
- 我朋友的回答很客气，但很坚决。
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- 3. Staff are courteous but never intrusive.
- 员工谦恭有礼却从不让人感到唐突。
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- 4. Andy was a humble, courteous and gentle man.
- 安迪是个谦逊而且彬彬有礼的绅士。
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- 5. a courteous young man
- 彬彬有礼的年轻人
来自《权威词典》