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单词 courtesy
释义
courtesy
noun[UorC]
uk
/ˈkɜː.tə.si/us
/ˈkɝː.t̬ə.si/
B2
politebehaviour, or apoliteactionorremark:
谦恭有礼的举止，礼貌；礼节；客气话
You might get alongbetterwithyourparentsif youshowedthem some courtesy.要是你对父母礼貌些，或许会和他们相处得好一些。
[+ to infinitive]He could at least have had the courtesytosaysorry.他至少应该知道说句对不起。
Thepresidentwelcomedhervisitorswith theusualcourtesies.总统以惯常的礼仪规格欢迎来访者。
(by) courtesy of
bypermissionof:
承蒙…的允许
Jessie Jappearscourtesy of Universal Records.承蒙环球唱片的支持，洁西J应邀出席。
because of:
因为，由于
He got hisblackeyecourtesy of ablokeheinsultedat thebarlastnight.他的乌青眼是因为昨天晚上在酒吧辱骂了一个大汉。
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  • Herepliedsharply, and without hiswontedcourtesy.
  • At least do him the courtesy oflisteningto what he has to say.
  • He did have the courtesy tothankher for herefforts.
  • Alwaysholdthedoorfor thepersonbehind you - it's justcommoncourtesy.
  • Shetreatedthem with thegreatestcourtesy.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Polite and respectful
  • candy coat
  • candy-coated
  • chivalrous
  • chivalrously
  • chivalry
  • couth
  • deferential
  • deferentially
  • euphemistic
  • gallant
  • graciousness
  • keep a civil tongue inyourheadidiom
  • manner
  • mind/watch your mannersidiom
  • non-intrusive
  • super-polite
  • tactful
  • tactfully
  • ultra-civilized
  • ultra-refined
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(Definition ofcourtesyfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

courtesy| American Dictionary

courtesy
noun[C/U]
us
/ˈkɜr·t̬ə·si/
politebehavior, or apoliteaction:
[U]They shouldteachdriversto showpedestrianssome courtesy.

Idiom

courtesy ofsomeone
(Definition ofcourtesyfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

courtesy| Business English

courtesy
noun[CorU]
uk
/ˈkɜːtəsi/us
politebehaviour, or apoliteactionorremark:
He wastreatedwith courtesy andhospitality.
I have written to thecustomerrelationsdirectortwicebut he has not had the courtesy toreply.
As a courtesy, we willemailyou if there is anychangeto thesearrangements.
(by) courtesy of
with thepermissionof someone:
Photo courtesy ofDepartmentof Transportation and Public Facilities
because of, orprovidedby, someone or something:
Dealers were notexcitedabout the market'sperformance,notingthat thestronggainscame courtesy of ahandfulofstocks.
Thisoffercomes to you courtesy of the OneWorldtravelcompany.
courtesy
adjective[only before noun]
uk
/ˈkɜːtəsi/us
providedat nocost:
There is a courtesybusprovidedto take you to theterminal.
AAInsurancenowoffersa courtesycaruntil allclaimsaresettled.
(Definition ofcourtesyfrom theCambridge Business English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofcourtesy

courtesy
It is unlikely to be seen as about the disadvantaging ofcourtesyor solicitude.
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This was so because to establish such a court implied endorsing the theory ofcourtesyand honour which underlay duelling.
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Schematic diagram showing communication between installations (courtesyof the artist).
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He accepted its notions of honour,courtesy, as well as insult.
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Here it would appear that the stranger was reading silently to begin with, but thatcourtesydemanded that she read aloud when asked.
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And rightly so, for sweetness in mercy andcourtesyhave in her their abode.
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His arguments defy collegialcourtesy, exaggerating the trivial and making distorted or erroneous assertions.
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By theircourtesywe combine their unpublished arguments here.
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We have already seen thatcourtesyand kindness, thinking of others, are important.
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Many of the civilities and courtesies between enemies were personal rather than collective.
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These aspects of informed consent are to be bolstered withcourtesyand respect, with confidentiality of the patient particularly recognized.
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He is credited with kindness of heart and an unselfish disposition, but it is difficult to find more than thecourtesyof the coldblooded.
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As such, the offerings are nothing more than a 'humanitariancourtesy' offered to the spirits.
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Irrespective of their academic abilities, they were always treated withcourtesyand respect.
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The resulting constant pressures and demoralizing environment extinguish many courtesies and kindnesses that make human life tolerable.
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