来自拉丁词caballus, 马，原指骑士精神的，有礼貌的。比较cavalier, 骑士精神的，傲慢的。

1. He was handsome, upright and chivalrous.

他长相英俊，为人正直，风度翩翩。

2. Never was husband more devoted, more respectful , more chivalrous. But love?

从来没有哪个丈夫这么忠诚,这么殷勤, 这么体贴周到. 可是爱情 呢 ?

3. This chivalrous attitude was not endorsed by their followers in the party.

这种侠义的精神未能得到党内其他党员的支持.

4. Men are so little chivalrous now.

现在的男人几乎没有什么骑士风度了.

5. Toward women he was nobly restrained and chivalrous.

对于妇女,他表现得高尚拘谨,尊敬三分.