单词 | courtesies |
释义 | courtesy1 of 2noun cour·te·sy ˈkər-tə-sē British also ˈkȯ- plural courtesies 1 a : behavior marked by polished manners or respect for others : courteous behavior b : a courteous and respectful act or expression 2 a : general allowance despite facts : indulgence hills called mountains by courtesy only b : consideration, cooperation, and generosity in providing something (such as a gift or privilege) also : agency, means —used chiefly in the phrases through the courtesy of or by courtesy of or sometimes simply courtesy of courtesy 2 of 2adjective cour·te·sy ˈkər-tə-sē British also ˈkȯ- : granted, provided, or performed as a courtesy or by way of courtesy (see courtesy entry 1) made a courtesy call on the ambassador courtesies noun1 as in privileges an act of kind assistance did me the courtesy of loaning me his jacket Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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2 as in gestures an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners the greeting "How are you?" is often intended as no more than a courtesy Synonyms & Similar Words
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