chivalry
/ˈʃɪvəlrɪ/noun
mass noun
1- the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code（中世纪）骑士制度（包括其宗教、道德和社交规范）。
1.1
- historical knights, noblemen, and horsemen collectively〈史〉骑士团（骑士、贵族和骑师总称）：
I fought against the cream of French chivalry.
我与法国骑士团的精英打斗。
1.2
- the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, especially courage, honour, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak骑士精神（尤指勇气、荣誉感、礼貌、正义感和对弱者的扶助）。
1.3
- courteous behaviour, especially that of a man towards women（尤指男性对女性的）殷勤有礼：
their relations with women were models of chivalry and restraint.
他们与女性的关系是有礼有节的典范。
派生词
chivalric
adjective词源
Middle English: from Old French chevalerie, from medieval Latin caballerius, for late Latin caballarius 'horseman' （see CHEVALIER）.