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gentleman

🇬🇧 UK/'dʒent(ə)lmən/🇺🇸 US/'dʒentlmәn/
NGSL 2kB1

Definitions

n.

A well-mannered, courteous, and honorable man; used as a polite way to refer to any man.

绅士,有礼貌的男士;先生

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
gentbirth, produce, kind
+
lesuffix
+
manother
=gentleman

Common Collocations

  • 1.true gentleman真正的绅士
  • 2.a gentleman and scholar君子
  • 3.gentleman agreement绅士协议

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The gentleman offered his seat to the elderly woman on the bus.

  • 2.

    A true gentleman always treats others with respect and courtesy.

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