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美: ['dʒɛntlmən]
英: ['dʒent(ə)lmən]
n. 先生;绅士;有身份的人
最后更新时间:2025-04-26 17:54:49
词源分析:Gentleman源自古法语“gentilz homme”,其中“gentil”意为“高贵的”,而“homme”意为“人”。这个词最初指的是那些出身于贵族或骑士阶层的男性。
历史背景:该词最早出现在中世纪的英格兰,用于描述具有高贵血统或社会地位的男性。在莎士比亚的作品中也多次提到“gentleman”,彰显其重要的社会角色。
课本:在*,"gentleman"通常在初中英语教材中出现,相关教材如《新概念英语》。在牛津和美国的教材中,通常在中学阶段的英语学中介绍。
正式与非正式语境:
特殊场合:在法律和社会礼仪中,gentleman可能用于描述遵循社会规范和法律责任的男性。例如,在法律文书中,可能会提到“a gentleman of good character”来描述一个有良好声誉的男性。
He always behaves like a true gentleman, offering his seat to women.
(他总是表现得像个真正的绅士,把座位让给女性。)
The gentleman at the front desk was very helpful.
(前台的绅士非常乐于助人。)
In the past, being a gentleman was associated with wealth and status.
(在过去,作为一个绅士与财富和地位相关联。)
She appreciates a gentleman who knows how to treat a lady.
(她欣赏知道如何对待女士的绅士。)
He was raised to be a gentleman, with respect and kindness instilled in him.
(他从小被教育成一个绅士,内心充满尊重和善良。)
*. The gentleman offered his hand to assist her in getting up.
(这位绅士伸出手来帮助她站起来。)
It is essential for a gentleman to maintain a good reputation.
(绅士保持良好声誉是至关重要的。)
During the formal dinner, he made sure to act like a true gentleman.
(在正式晚宴上,他确保自己表现得像个真正的绅士。)
The gentleman in the suit gave a speech at the charity event.
(穿西装的绅士在慈善活动上发表了演讲。)
To be a gentleman is not just about appearance, but also about behavior.
(成为绅士不仅仅关乎外表,更关乎行为。)
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反义词:
音标记忆法:gentleman的音标为 /ˈdʒɛn.tl.mən/。可以通过发音练*加深记忆,分解音节:gent-le-man。
词根记忆法:可以将gentle(温柔的、优雅的)与man(人)结合,理解为一个温柔优雅的人。
谐音联想记忆:想象“gentle”与“gentleman”发音相似,可以联想为“温柔的男人”。
这些词汇常与“gentleman”一起出现,帮助描绘其行为和特质。
[N-COUNT] If you say that a man is a gentleman, you mean he is polite and educated, and can be trusted. 有教养的人
例:He was always such a gentleman.他总是这样一个彬彬有礼的人。
[N-COUNT] A gentleman is a man who comes from a family of high social standing. 绅士
例:...this wonderful portrait of English gentleman Joseph Greenway.…这幅英国绅士约瑟夫·格林韦的绝妙肖像画。
[[礼貌]] You can address men as gentlemen, or refer politely to them as gentlemen. 先生 (一种对人礼貌的称呼)
例:This way, please, ladies and gentlemen.请这边走,女士们先生们。
例:It seems this gentleman was waiting for the doctor.这位先生似乎那时正在等医生。