courteous

英 ['kɜːtjəs] 美 ['kɝtɪəs]
  • adj. 有礼貌的;谦恭的

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。

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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

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