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courteously

UK //ˈkɜː.ti.əs.li//US //ˈkɝː.t̬i.əs.li//

词源

源自中古英语 'corteisli',来自古法语 'corteis'(礼貌的),最终源于拉丁语 'cohors'(庭院,引申为宫廷礼仪)。

adverb

❶ 以礼貌的方式行事或说话,表现出对他人的尊重和体贴。

“He courteously held the door open for the elderly lady.”

(他礼貌地为那位老太太扶着门。)

“She courteously declined the invitation with a smile.”

(她微笑着礼貌地拒绝了邀请。)

同义词:politely, respectfully, graciously

常见短语

respond courteously — 以礼貌的方式回应他人,常用于正式或商务场合。

“Always respond courteously to emails from clients.”

(回复客户邮件时始终要保持礼貌。)