gallantry
noun [ U ] uk/ˈɡæl.ən.tri/ us/ˈɡæl.ən.tri/
(POLITE)
formal（尤其在公开场合）对女子的礼貌、风度、殷勤;骑士风度
polite and kind behaviour towards women, especially when in public
He had gained a popular reputation for his gallantry towards women. 他因对女性表现出的绅士风度而广为人知。
I'd like to think that gallantry isn't dead. 我还是希望骑士风度并没有过时。
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- The Navy does have a great tradition of gallantry, with officers saluting women in civilian clothes.
- His gallantry would not allow him to ride inside the cabin with the ladies.
- Catherine was the immediate object of his gallantry.
(BRAVE)
formal approving英勇，勇敢，临危不惧
the quality of being brave when something is difficult or dangerous
The speech praised those who had displayed gallantry in the liberation of their country. 演讲赞扬了那些在祖国解放中表现出英勇行为的人们。
He was awarded a gallantry medal for saving life at sea. 他因在海上救生而获得勇敢勋章。
See: gallant
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- The soldiers were recognised for exceptional gallantry.
- The crew of the ship acted with great courage and gallantry.
- His award is the highest for acts of conspicuous gallantry performed when not in the face of the enemy.