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chivalry/ˈʃiv(ə)lri/n. 1 the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code (中世纪的)骑士制度 2 the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, esp. courage, honour, courtesy, justice, and readiness to help the weak 骑士精神(尤指勇武、荣誉感、谦恭、正义以及扶持弱小的品质) 3 a man's courteous behaviour, esp. towards women (尤指男子对女性的)彬彬有礼行为；骑士行为 4 archaic knights, noblemen, and horsemen collectively [古义] (总称)骑士；豪侠之士；骑兵 □ chivalric adj.[Middle English via Old French chevalerie etc. from medieval Latin caballerius, for Late Latin caballarius ‘horseman’: see CAVALIER] |