courtesy

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cour·te·sy1 /ˈkɜːtəsi $ ˈkɜːr-/ noun (plural courtesies)

1 [uncountableU]POLITE polite behaviour and respect for other people 有礼的举止，礼貌 SYN politeness OPP discourtesy

It’s a matter of common courtesy to acknowledge letters.

确认收到来信是起码的礼貌。

have the courtesy to do something

He didn’t even have the courtesy to call and say he couldn’t come.

他甚至连打个电话来说一声他不能来的礼貌都没有。

2 [countableC]POLITE something you do or say to be polite 礼貌的行为[话]

The two men exchanged courtesies before getting down to business.

两个人互致问候，然后开始谈论正事。

3 (by) courtesy of somebody GIVEby someone’s permission or kindness, rather than by paying them 承蒙某人的允许；由于某人的好意〔而不是因为付了钱〕

photographs supplied courtesy of Blenheim Palace

承蒙布伦海姆宫提供的照片

Examples from the Corpus

(by) courtesy of somebody• But this was the end of extra leave by courtesy of Major Ansell.• Her hair is now streaked with expensive frosting courtesy of e Christofe, Beverly Hills stylist to the superstars.• Even more tips are likely to come in courtesy of the tabloid media.• The hon. Gentleman does not have to worry about the normal courtesy of staying to listen to the next speaker.• Reproduced courtesy of the Wykeham Galleries Procedure I stand at an easel to paint.• We enclose a stamped, addressed envelope for the courtesy of your reply.• I also owed Maggie the courtesy of letting her know I didn't need her to do my legwork any longer.

4 (by) courtesy of something if one thing happens courtesy of another, the second thing caused the first 由某事引起，因某事造成

Healy received a deep cut on his left hand, courtesy of Nicole’s ice skate.

希利因为尼科尔的冰鞋左手被划出了一道深深的伤口。

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(by) courtesy of something• But this was the end of extra leave by courtesy of Major Ansell.• Her hair is now streaked with expensive frosting courtesy of e Christofe, Beverly Hills stylist to the superstars.• Even more tips are likely to come in courtesy of the tabloid media.• The hon. Gentleman does not have to worry about the normal courtesy of staying to listen to the next speaker.• Reproduced courtesy of the Wykeham Galleries Procedure I stand at an easel to paint.• We enclose a stamped, addressed envelope for the courtesy of your reply.• I also owed Maggie the courtesy of letting her know I didn't need her to do my legwork any longer.

5 do somebody the courtesy of doing something to be polite enough to do something for someone 为对某人表示礼貌而做某事

At least do me the courtesy of telling the truth.

至少请你告诉我实情。

Examples from the Corpus

do somebody the courtesy of doing something• He always did us the courtesy of a reply, mind.

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courtesy• As a courtesy to other diners, we ask that all cell phones be left at the door.• Businessmen value the service and courtesy offered by traditional hotels.• He had been a model of courtesy.• I don't think she wanted us to come and stay with her, she just offered out of courtesy.• I wish he'd had the courtesy to tell me when he was coming back.• Odds are that the other person will return the courtesy of an introduction.• When you contact a government office, you should receive efficient service and be treated with courtesy.

have the courtesy to do something• The hon. Gentleman should have the courtesy to recognise that a considerable amount is being done.

exchanged courtesies• When wandering over the hills we met a shepherd, exchanged courtesies, and offered him a glass.

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