| 单词 | chivalry |
| 释义 | chivalry (once / 476 pages) n Men behaving courteously toward women — holding the door for them, offering them their jackets when it's cold — is called chivalry. Many women consider chivalry a lost art. Nice work, fellas. Cavalry (soldiers on horseback) and chivalry have the same root: the Medieval Latin word caballarius, meaning "horseman" or "knight." In the Middle Ages, a knight was expected to be brave, loyal, and to open the tavern door for his date. Picture a knight kneeling before a maiden and kissing her hand. It's a classic image of chivalry from the storybooks. Some women wonder whether chivalry has ever existed anywhere else. WORD FAMILYchivalry: chivalric, chivalries, chivalrous+/chivalrous: chivalrously, unchivalrous/unchivalrous: unchivalrously USAGE EXAMPLESAll my chivalry, goodness, gentlemanliness only stems from the fact that it’s my way of saying thank you. The Guardian(Dec 19, 2016) There’s one entry into the neighborhood on Chivalry Drive. Washington Post(Nov 21, 2016) Like many of us Nasty Women of a certain age and weight, Clinton is not sheltered by such cowboy chivalry. The Guardian(Nov 09, 2016) 1n the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct Syn|Hyper knightliness principle a rule or standard especially of good behavior 2n courtesy towards women Syn|Hyper gallantry, politesse courtesy, good manners a courteous manner |
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