gallantly
adverb uk/ˈɡæl.ənt.li/ us/ɡəˈlænt.li/
(POLITE)
formal(尤指男子在公众场合)对女子殷勤有礼地
in a polite and kind way towards women, especially when in public
He gallantly kissed her hand at the song's end. 歌曲结束时,他礼貌地吻了她的手。
He gallantly swore to protect her. 他有风度地发誓要保护她。
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- She thanked him as he gallantly placed the cardigan around her shoulders.
- He gallantly stepped in to save her.
- A man very kindly and gallantly offered to carry my bags.
(BRAVE)
formal approving英勇地,勇敢地,无畏地
in a way that is brave when something is difficult or dangerous
He fought gallantly in both world wars. 他在两次世界大战中都英勇作战。
I gallantly struggled to open my umbrella in the wind. 我勇敢地挣扎着在风中打开雨伞。
See: gallant
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- On a faraway battlefield, men charged gallantly across flaming hills.
- He rose gallantly from his wheelchair to greet guests.
- He lost gallantly to the champion in the fourth round.