
好词典
源自中古英语 gentilman,由 gentil(高贵的)和 man(人)组成,最初指有贵族血统但未获封爵位的男性。
❶ 指彬彬有礼、举止得体的男性,通常强调其礼貌、尊重他人和良好的教养。
“He opened the door for her, proving himself a true gentleman.”
(他为她开门,证明自己是个真正的绅士。)
“A gentleman always offers his seat to the elderly on public transport.”
(绅士在公共交通工具上总会给老人让座。)
❶ 用于正式场合中对男性的礼貌称呼,尤指有社会地位或受尊敬的人。
“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to tonight's performance.”
(女士们先生们,欢迎观看今晚的演出。)
“The gentleman from New York has the floor to speak.”
(来自纽约的先生获得发言权。)
gentleman's agreement — 基于信任的非正式口头协议,虽无法律约束力但双方默认遵守。
“They made a gentleman's agreement to split the profits equally.”
(他们达成了君子协议,约定平分利润。)
old gentleman — 对年长男性的礼貌称呼,或幽默地指代时间、命运等抽象概念。
“The old gentleman living next door grows beautiful roses.”
(住在隔壁的老先生种着漂亮的玫瑰。)