英语词汇“courtesy”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Word forms: plural courtesies

1. uncountable noun

Courtesy is politeness, respect, and consideration for others.

[formal]

...a gentleman who behaves with the utmost courtesy towards everyone he meets.

He did not even have the courtesy to reply to my email.

Synonyms: politeness, grace, good manners, civility More Synonyms of courtesy

2. singular noun

If you refer to the courtesy of doing something, you are referring to a polite action.

[formal]

By extending the courtesy of a phone call to my clients, I was building a personalrelationship with them. [+ of]

At least if they're arguing, they're doing you the courtesy of being interested.

Synonyms: favour, consideration, generosity, kindness More Synonyms of courtesy

3. countable noun [usually plural]

Courtesies are polite, conventional things that people say in formal situations.

[formal]

Hugh and John were exchanging faintly barbed courtesies.

4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

Courtesy is used to describe services that are provided free of charge by an organization to its customers, or to the general public.

A courtesy shuttle bus operates between the hotel and the town.

...a courtesy phone.

5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

A courtesy call or a courtesy visit is a formal visit that you pay someone as a way of showing them politeness or respect.

The President paid a courtesy call on Emperor Akihito.

6. uncountable noun [NOUN noun, by N]

A courtesy title is a title that someone is allowed to use, although it has no legal or official status.

Both were accorded the courtesy title of Lady.

My title, by courtesy only, is the Honourable Amalia Lovell.

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单词	courtesy
释义	Trends of courtesy View usage for: courtesy (kɜːʳtɪsi) Word forms: plural courtesies 1. uncountable noun Courtesy is politeness, respect, and consideration for others. [formal] ...a gentleman who behaves with the utmost courtesy towards everyone he meets. He did not even have the courtesy to reply to my email. Synonyms: politeness, grace, good manners, civility More Synonyms of courtesy 2. singular noun If you refer to the courtesy of doing something, you are referring to a polite action. [formal] By extending the courtesy of a phone call to my clients, I was building a personalrelationship with them. [+ of] At least if they're arguing, they're doing you the courtesy of being interested. Synonyms: favour, consideration, generosity, kindness More Synonyms of courtesy 3. countable noun [usually plural] Courtesies are polite, conventional things that people say in formal situations. [formal] Hugh and John were exchanging faintly barbed courtesies. 4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Courtesy is used to describe services that are provided free of charge by an organization to its customers, or to the general public. A courtesy shuttle bus operates between the hotel and the town. ...a courtesy phone. 5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A courtesy call or a courtesy visit is a formal visit that you pay someone as a way of showing them politeness or respect. The President paid a courtesy call on Emperor Akihito. 6. uncountable noun [NOUN noun, by N] A courtesy title is a title that someone is allowed to use, although it has no legal or official status. Both were accorded the courtesy title of Lady. My title, by courtesy only, is the Honourable Amalia Lovell. 7. See (by) courtesy of 8. See (by) courtesy of courtesy in British English (ˈkɜːtɪsɪ) nounWord forms: plural -sies 1. politeness; good manners 2. a courteous gesture or remark 3. favour or consent (esp in the phrase by courtesy of) 4. common consent as opposed to right (esp in the phrase by courtesy) See also courtesy title 5. (ˈkɜːtsɪ) an archaic spelling of curtsy Word origin C13 curteisie, from Old French, from corteis courteous courtesy in American English (ˈkɜrtəsi; for 4, ˈkɜrtsi) nounWord forms: plural ˈcourtesies 1. courteous behavior; gracious politeness 2. a polite, helpful, or considerate act or remark 3. an act or usage intended to honor or compliment a former legislator addressed as “Senator” by courtesy 4. Obsolete a curtsy adjective 5. of or having to do with courtesy or a courtesy 6. provided free as a courtesy; complimentary Idioms: courtesy of Word origin ME courteisie < OFr curteisie: see courteous Examples of 'courtesy' in a sentence courtesy Getting there from the town involves a taxi or the hotel's courtesy bus up a very steep hill. The Sun (2016) I emailed to complain on May 19 but have not yet had the courtesy of a reply. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Other perks courtesy of the taxpayer include a coveted free parking space. The Sun (2010) All the work will be done free and a courtesy car provided when needed. Times, Sunday Times (2015) They are also paid for providing courtesy cars. The Sun (2013) These meetings were far from idiosyncrasies or mere courtesy calls. Times, Sunday Times (2011) What about some common courtesy or a bit of mobile etiquette? Times, Sunday Times (2009) That led to another bogey courtesy of a misdirected chip and insipid putt. Times, Sunday Times (2014) There was courtesy and consideration and manners. Greeley, Andrew M. Sociology and Religion: A Collection of Readings (1995) You are then more likely to treat each other with courtesy and respect. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The other players had left the hotel earlier in courtesy cars. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The courtesy call was far from out of the blue. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It was just to show my appreciation and some common courtesy. The Sun (2010) The skirmishes are conducted with the utmost courtesy and subtlety, of course. Times, Sunday Times (2013) One came courtesy of two goals in added time, the other via a penalty shootout. The Sun (2007) He understood the importance of table manners, as a way to teach courtesy and social skills. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The first eye-catching piece of footwork came courtesy of the visiting team. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The company provides courtesy cars to get drivers back on the road after a crash that wasn't their fault. Times, Sunday Times (2013) With courtesy he received them. The Times Literary Supplement (2013) And the school should, of course, have given you the courtesy of a reply. Times, Sunday Times (2009) In the end, see or got through courtesy an own goal after Wales battered them. The Sun (2008) Australia were ripped to pieces while Samoa's back three barely received any inquiries courtesy of the boot. Times, Sunday Times (2014) More than 18,000 were in the audience courtesy of a free ticket ballot, and half a million more watched on giant screens. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Then I came across something that appears to me to point the way - courtesy of the great game of football. Times, Sunday Times (2009) In other languages courtesy British English: courtesy NOUN Courtesy is politeness, respect, and consideration for others. ...a gentleman who behaves with the utmost courtesy towards ladies. American English: courtesy Brazilian Portuguese: cortesia Chinese: 彬彬有礼 European Spanish: cortesía French: courtoisie German: Höflichkeit Italian: cortesia Japanese: 礼儀 Korean: 예의 European Portuguese: cortesia Latin American Spanish: cortesía British English: courtesy ADJECTIVE Courtesy is used to describe services that are provided free of charge by an organization to its customers, or to the general public. A courtesy shuttle bus operates between the hotel and the town. American English: courtesy Brazilian Portuguese: gratuito Chinese: 彬彬有礼的 European Spanish: de cortesía French: gratuit German: Gratis- Italian: di cortesia Japanese: 無償で提供される Korean: 서비스의 European Portuguese: gratuito Latin American Spanish: de cortesía All related terms of 'courtesy' courtesy of without charge, as a gesture of goodwill courtesy bus a free bus courtesy call a formal visit courtesy car a car that is lent to c customer by a garage or insurance company courtesy card a privilege card courtesy coach a free coach courtesy light the interior light in a motor vehicle courtesy title any of several titles having no legal significance , such as those borne by the children of peers courtesy visit a formal visit (by) courtesy of If something is provided courtesy of someone or by courtesy of someone, they provide it. You often use this expression in order to thank them. senatorial courtesy a custom of the U.S. Senate whereby that body refuses to ratify a presidential nomination to an official position, as in a state, if the senators from that state or from the nominee's state do not approve Chinese translation of 'courtesy' courtesy (ˈkəːtəsɪ) n (u) (= politeness) 谦(謙)恭有礼(禮) (qiāngōng yǒulǐ) cpd [bus, car etc] 免费(費) (miǎnfèi) (by) courtesy of ... (= thanks to) 承蒙 ... (chéngméng ... ) 1 (noun) in the sense of politeness Definition politeness He always treats everyone with the utmost courtesy. Synonyms politeness She listened to him, but only out of politeness. grace good manners civility Most people treat each other with at least some civility. gallantry He kissed her hand with old-fashioned gallantry. good breeding graciousness affability Beneath the surface affability there was a struggle for power. urbanity He had all the charm and urbanity of the trained diplomat. courtliness courteousness gallantness 2 (noun) in the sense of favour Definition a courteous act or remark If you're not coming, at least do me the courtesy of letting me know. Synonyms favour I've come to ask for a favour. consideration Show consideration for other rail travellers. generosity her moral decency and generosity of spirit kindness We have been treated with such kindness by everybody. indulgence The car is one of my few indulgences. benevolence A bit of benevolence from people in power is not what we need. Additional synonyms in the sense of affability Beneath the surface affability there was a struggle for power. Synonyms friendliness, warmth, good humour, civility, benevolence, sociability, good nature, graciousness, cordiality, urbanity, geniality, amiability, mildness, kindliness, congeniality, approachability, courtesy, pleasantness, benignity, amicability, obligingness in the sense of benevolence Definition inclination to do good A bit of benevolence from people in power is not what we need. Synonyms kindness, understanding, charity, grace, sympathy, humanity, tolerance, goodness, goodwill, compassion, generosity, indulgence, decency, altruism, clemency, gentleness, philanthropy, magnanimity, fellow feeling, beneficence, kindliness, kind-heartedness, aroha (New Zealand) in the sense of civility Definition polite or courteous behaviour Most people treat each other with at least some civility. Synonyms politeness, consideration, courtesy, tact, good manners, graciousness, cordiality, affability, amiability, politesse, complaisance, courteousness Synonyms of 'courtesy' courtesy Explore 'courtesy' in the dictionary
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