courteous

英 [ˈkɜː.ti.əs]      美 [ˈkɝː.t̬i.əs]
  • adj. 有礼貌的;谦恭的
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将“courteous”分解为“cort”和“-eous”,想象自己(you)在古罗马(cort = 古罗马的缩写)时代,因为行为文雅(-eous = 表性质的词缀),受到别人的尊敬和礼貌对待。通过这样的联想,可以帮助记忆单词“courteous”的含义为有礼貌的。

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courteous 有礼貌的,谦恭的

来自court, 宫廷,宫廷礼仪。

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).
1. He was a nice fellow, very quiet and courteous.
他是个好小伙,非常温和,彬彬有礼。
2. My friend's reply was courteous but firm.
我朋友的回答很客气,但很坚决。
3. Staff are courteous but never intrusive.
员工谦恭有礼却从不让人感到唐突。
4. Andy was a humble, courteous and gentle man.
安迪是个谦逊而且彬彬有礼的绅士。
5. a courteous young man
彬彬有礼的年轻人

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