Gallant
01
a man who takes great care in his appearance
例子
The gallant spent hours selecting his outfit for the gala.
She laughed at the gallant who preened in front of the mirror.
02
a man who accompanies or escorts a woman, often with courteous or chivalrous behavior
例子
The gallant offered his arm to escort her to the carriage.
At the ball, every lady had a gallant to guide her through the dance.
gallant
01
showing courage and determination
例子
The gallant soldier charged forward despite the enemy fire.
She made a gallant effort to save the trapped villagers.
02
有礼貌的, 骑士风度的
(of a man or his manners) behaving with courtesy and politeness toward women
例子
He held the door open for her with a gallant gesture, showing respect for her.
他以一种彬彬有礼的姿态为她开着门，表示对她的尊重。
The gallant gentleman offered his seat to the elderly woman on the bus.
这位彬彬有礼的绅士在公共汽车上给那位老妇人让座。
03
lively, spirited, and full of energy or enthusiasm
例子
The horse pranced in a gallant display during the parade.
He made a gallant entrance, capturing everyone's attention.
to gallant
01
to show romantic attention to a woman
Dated例子
He gallanted the young lady at the party with compliments and dancing.
The duke spent the evening gallanting several guests.
