English Dictionary

courtesy

/ˈkɜːtəsi/

noun

(uncountable) Polite behavior. / (countable) A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice. / (uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.

He showed great courtesy to his guests.

意味（1）

(uncountable) Polite behavior.

Please extend them the courtesy of your presence.

意味（2）

(countable) A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.

I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy.

意味（3）

(uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.

They call this pond a lake by courtesy only.

意味（4）

(uncountable) Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.

They received free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper.

意味（5）

A curtsey.

The lady drops a courtesy in token of obedience, and the ceremony proceeds as usual.

意味（6）

(law) The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife.