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courtly

/ˈkɔrtli/

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1 · adj.

polite and elegant in an old-fashioned way

彬彬有礼的；宫廷式的

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The host greeted each guest with courtly manners.
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主人以彬彬有礼的举止迎接每位客人。
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Pronunciation: /ˈkɔrtli/

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