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gallantry

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++gal·lan·try /ˈɡæləntri/ noun [uncountable] formal  1 BRAVEcourage, especially in a battle 英勇,勇敢〔尤指在作战中〕 a medal for gallantry 英勇勋章2. POLITEpolite attention given by men to women 〔男子对女子所表现的〕殷勤
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gallantryInside the mansion, the hostages have displayed gallantry, solidarity and stoicism.Mr Sammler had lived a long time and understood something about these cases of final gallantry.Full details of the awards for gallantry and to voluntary workers are given below.But so much gallantry to be squandered with so little hope!The focus is on gallantry, derring-do, honest pluck.But I'd like to think that gallantry isn't dead.
gal·lan·try nounChineseSyllable
in a Corpus battle especially courage,


gallantry
gallantry /ˈɡæləntri/ noun [uncountable] formal
1. courage, especially in a battle:
    a medal for gallantry
2. polite attention given by men to women


gal·lant·ryBrE /ˈɡæləntri/ 🔊NAmE /ˈɡæləntri/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] (formal) courage, especially in a battle (尤指在战场上)勇敢,英勇顽强a medal for gallantry英勇勋章polite attention given by men to women (男子对女子的)殷勤