chivalry, or knighthood 前者更常用chivalry / ˈʃɪvəlrɪ; ˋʃɪvlrɪ/ n [U] (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. courtesy and considerate behaviour, esp towards women 谦恭有礼及体贴殷勤（尤指对女子）.> chivalrous / ˈʃɪvlrəs; ˋʃɪvlrəs/ adj 1 (in the Middle Ages) showing the qualities of a perfect knight （中世纪的）表现出完美的骑士精神的. 2 (of men) courteous and considerate towards women; gallant （指男子）对女子谦恭有礼及体贴殷勤的, 有骑士风度的: a chivalrous old gentleman 彬彬有体的绅士. chivalrously adv.
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