gallantry
/ˈgæləntrɪ/noun
(pl. -ies) ［mass noun］
1
- courageous behaviour, especially in battle（尤指战争中的）英勇行为：
a medal awarded for outstanding gallantry during the raid.
一枚表彰在袭击中有突出英勇行为的奖章。
2
- polite attention or respect given by men to women（对女子的）殷勤。
2.1
gallantries
actions or words used when paying such attention（对女子的）殷勤举止（或言辞）。
2.2
- archaic sexual intrigue〈古〉私通。
词源
late 16th cent. （in the sense 'splendour, ornamentation'）： from French galanterie, from galant （see GALLANT）.