Word · Frequency #5265
courtesy
礼貌;礼貌的举止
polite behavior or manner
- 1.
Polite behavior.
礼貌行为。
- 2.
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
礼貌、尊敬或体贴的行为
- 3.
A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.
礼貌的举动或言辞,尤其是相对于义务或标准做法。
- 4.
a courteous or respectful or considerate remark
礼貌、尊敬或体贴的言语
- 5.
Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
尽管事实如此,仍然同意或接受;宽容。
- 6.
a courteous manner
礼貌的态度
- 7.
Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.
在提供所需物品方面的乐意或慷慨。
- 8.
The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife.
遗孀在其妻子的真实或可继承财产中享有的终身权益。
礼貌的举动;客气话;礼节性表示;好意;慷慨(提供所需);宽容;纵容;非原则性的默许;鳏夫对亡妻不动产或继承财产的终身权益;礼貌行为。
In use
She held the door open for the man behind her as a courtesy.
It's common courtesy to reply to an invitation within a few days.
The host's small courtesies made everyone feel welcome.
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
作“礼貌、谦恭”解时通常不可数;作“礼貌举动、客套话”解时可数,复数形式为 courtesies。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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