courtship
/ˈkɔːtʃɪp/noun
1- a period during which a couple develop a romantic relationship, especially with a view to marriage求爱期, 求婚期。
1.1
- mass noun behaviour designed to persuade someone to marry one求婚, 求爱。
1.2
- mass noun the behaviour of male birds and other animals aimed at attracting a mate（雄性鸟类或动物的）求偶（行为）。
1.3
- mass noun the process of attempting to win a person's favour or support奉承, 取悦：
the country's courtship of foreign investors
该国对外国投资者的取悦。