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chivalry

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n.骑士精神,骑士制度

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chivalry


/'ʃɪvəlrɪ; `ʃɪvlrɪ/
n [U]
1 (a) (in the Middle Ages) ideal qualities expected of a knight, such as courage, honour, courtesy and concern for the weak and helpless (中世纪的)骑士精神(如勇气、荣誉感、谦恭及扶助弱小等).
(b) religious, moral and social system of the Middle Ages, based on these qualities 骑士制度
*the age of chivalry 骑士制度时代.
2 courtesy and considerate behaviour, esp towards women 谦恭有礼及体贴殷勤(尤指对女子).

chivalry


n[U]
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French;Origin: chevalerie, from chevalier; CHEVALIER]
behaviour that is honourable, kind, generous, and brave, especially men's behaviour towards women
a system of religious beliefs and honourable behaviour that knights in the Middle Ages were expected to follow
1. The legends of King Arthur represent the apotheosis of chivalry.
    亚瑟王的传说代表骑士精神的顶峰.

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