Chivalrous



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 武士精神的, 侠义的
• ［英］ adj. 武士精神的, 侠义的 ( gallant, courteous, honorable)
• ［记］ chival=caval ( 骑马) +rous -> 骑马的 -> 勇武的
• ［例］ I appreciate chivalrous acts such as holding doors open.

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Date: 14th century
• 1. valiant
• 2. of, relating to, or characteristic of chivalry and knight-errantry
• 3.
  • a. marked by honor, generosity, and courtesy
  • b. marked by gracious courtesy and high-minded consideration especially to women
• Synonyms: see civil
• ? chivalrously adverb
• ? chivalrousness noun

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