courtship
noun [ C or U ] old-fashioned or formal uk/ˈkɔːt.ʃɪp/ us/ˈkɔːrt.ʃɪp/
求爱期;恋爱期
the time when people have a romantic relationship with the intention of getting married
They had a passionate courtship and a long, loving marriage. 他们经历了轰轰烈烈的恋爱及长久恩爱的婚姻。