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单词 gentleman
释义

gentleman ​‌‌‌

​noun countable
UK /ˈdʒent(ə)lmən/
Other entries for this word
gentleman farmer noun
gentleman’s agreement noun
a gentleman/lady of leisure phrase
Word Forms
singulargentleman
pluralgentlemen
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    a man who is always polite and honest and considers other people’s needs

    Everyone always said that James was a real gentleman.

    Synonyms and related words
    Men and boys
    male
    boy
    young man
  2. 2
    ​formalused for referring to a man whose name you do not know

    Please could you call a taxi for this gentleman?

    Synonyms and related words
    Names used for talking to a man or boy
    man
    sonny
    mate
    1. 2a

      gentlemen

      plural used for speaking to men in a group or audience

      Gentlemen, shall we begin?

      Welcome, ladies and gentlemen.

      Synonyms and related words
      Names used for talking to a group of people
      folks
      guys
      gentlemen
    2. 2b

      gentlemen

      plural used for speaking about men in a group

      There were flowers for the ladies and cigars for the gentlemen.

      Synonyms and related words
      Names used for talking to a group of people
      folks
      guys
      gentlemen
  3. 3
    an old word for a man from a family in a high social class

    Christian came from a long line of English country gentlemen.

    Synonyms and related words
    People from an upper social class
    the upper class
    aristocracy
    the nobility
  4. 4
    ​American​spoken formalused by a member of a law-making institution when speaking or referring to another member

    Does the gentleman from Oregon agree?

    Synonyms and related words
    Politicians
    backbencher
    carpetbagger
    congressman

gentleman ​‌‌

​noun countable
US /ˈdʒent(ə)lmən/
Other entries for this word
gentleman’s agreement noun
Word Forms
singulargentleman
pluralgentlemen
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    a man who is always polite and honest and considers other people’s needs

    Everyone always said that James was a real gentleman.

    Synonyms and related words
    Men and boys
    male
    boy
    young man
  2. 2
    ​formalused for referring to a man whose name you do not know

    This gentleman has a question.

    Synonyms and related words
    Names used for talking to a man or boy
    man
    sonny
    mate
    1. 2a

      gentlemen

      plural used for speaking to men in a group or audience

      Gentlemen, shall we begin?

      Welcome, ladies and gentlemen.

      Synonyms and related words
      Names used for talking to a group of people
      folks
      guys
      people
    2. 2b

      gentlemen

      plural used for speaking about men in a group

      There were flowers for the ladies and cigars for the gentlemen.

      Synonyms and related words
      Names used for talking to a group of people
      folks
      guys
      people
  3. 3
    an old word for a man from a family in a high social class

    Christian came from a long line of English country gentlemen.

    Synonyms and related words
    People from an upper social class
    the upper class
    aristocracy
    the nobility
  4. 4
    ​American​spoken formalused by a member of a legislature when speaking or referring to another member

    Does the gentleman from Oregon agree?

    Synonyms and related words
    Politicians
    backbencher
    carpetbagger
    congressman
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