courtesy
翻译
礼貌, 谦恭, 好意, 优惠
例句
He treated everyone with courtesy and respect.
他以礼貌和尊重对待每一个人。
It's only common courtesy to say thank you.
说声谢谢只是基本的礼貌。
A courtesy bus is provided for hotel guests.
酒店为客人提供免费班车。
语法模式
((courtesy)) 礼貌 He always shows great courtesy to others.
((a courtesy)) 一种礼貌行为 It was a simple courtesy, but it meant a lot.
((courtesy + noun)) 免费的,礼节性的 The hotel offers a courtesy shuttle service.
近义词
同义词: politeness, civility; 反义词: rudeness, discourtesy
词源
源自古法语 'curteisie',来自 'curteis'(谦恭的),与 'court'(宫廷)有关。意为“适合宫廷的行为”。
记忆技巧
想象一下在皇家“宫廷(court)”中应有的礼貌行为,就容易记住了。