1590s, "fine appearance," from French galanterie (16c.), from Old French galant "courteous; amusing" (see gallant (adj.)). Meaning "gallant behavior" is from 1630s; meaning "polite attention to ladies" is from 1670s. Middle English had gallantness "merriment, gaiety, high living" (late 15c.).
雙語例句
1. For his gallantry he was awarded a Victoria Cross.
他因為表現英勇而榮獲維多利亞十字勛章。
來自柯林斯例句
2. a medal for gallantry
英勇勛章
來自《權威詞典》
3. He was awarded a cross for gallantry in combat.
他因在戰斗中表現英勇而被授予十字勛章.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. It's that time of year again, when thoughts turn to romance and gallantry.
又到了每年的那個時候，人們又想到了風花雪月和獻殷勤的男人。
來自柯林斯例句
5. 'How I admire the gallantry of your youthful spirit, Mr. Lorry.'