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源自中古英语 'galant', 来自古法语 'galant', 意为'英勇的'或'殷勤的',最终源自拉丁语 'galant-'(勇敢的)。
❶ 以勇敢或英勇的方式行事,通常表现出无畏的精神或高尚的行为。
“He fought gallantly in the battle to protect his country.”
(他在战斗中英勇作战,保卫自己的国家。)
“The knight gallantly defended the castle against the invaders.”
(骑士英勇地保卫城堡,抵御入侵者。)
❶ 以礼貌或殷勤的方式对待他人,尤其是对女性表现出尊重和体贴。
“He gallantly offered his seat to the elderly lady on the bus.”
(他在公交车上礼貌地把座位让给了那位年长的女士。)
“The gentleman gallantly opened the door for her.”
(那位绅士殷勤地为她开门。)
act gallantly — 以勇敢或礼貌的方式行事,表现出高尚或英勇的行为。
“He acted gallantly by saving the child from the fire.”
(他英勇地从火中救出孩子,表现出高尚的行为。)