courtly
a. 谦恭的, 礼让的, 有教养的
发音
UK
/ˈkɔːtli/
US
/ˈkɔɹtli/
词形变化
courtlier
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courtlier
courtliest
courtliest
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more courtly
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most courtly
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释义与例句
adj.
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1.
Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court.
He swept off his hat and made a deep courtly bow.
The troubadours sang songs about courtly love.
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2.
Of or relating to a royal court.
She tried to remain aloof from courtly intrigues.
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3.
Overly eager to please or obey.
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adv.
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In the manner of a royal court; in a manner befitting of a royal court.
1766, Elizabeth Griffith, The Double Mistake, London: J. Almon et al., Act I, Scene 3, p. 12, Very courtly and correctly spoken on all sides, my lord;
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词源
From Middle English courtly, equivalent to court + -ly.
来源：wiktionary