gentleman
UK/'dʒent(ə)lmən/US/'dʒentlmәn/
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Definitions
n.
A polite or well-mannered man; (formerly) a man of good social position
绅士；先生（对男士的礼貌称呼）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgentlebirth, produce, kind
+
manroot
=gentleman
gentle (in its old sense 'of good birth') + man = originally 'a man of good family/rank.' Later it broadened to any courteous man. The 'well-born' root meaning of gentle is fossilized here.
Common Collocations
- 1.true gentleman真正的绅士
- 2.perfect gentleman十足的绅士
- 3.ladies and gentlemen女士们先生们
- 4.gentlemen's agreement君子协议
Example Sentences
- 1.
He held the door open like a true gentleman.
- 2.
Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats.