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chivalry

/ˈʃɪvəlɹi/

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noun

骑兵，骑兵部队

Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle.

Examples :

"The king's chivalry, composed of the bravest horsemen, protected the royal family. "

国王的骑兵部队由最勇敢的骑兵组成，负责保护皇室。

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noun

骑士精神

The fact or condition of being a knight; knightly skill, prowess.

Examples :

"The young knight displayed great chivalry in helping the elderly woman carry her groceries. "

这位年轻的骑士表现出了高尚的骑士精神，帮助那位老妇人提了她的杂货。

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骑士精神，侠义 (xiá yì)。

The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honour, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and utmost graciousness and courtesy to ladies.

Examples :

"Even though times have changed, many people still value chivalry, like a man opening the door for a woman or offering his seat on the bus to someone elderly. "

即使时代已经改变，许多人仍然珍视骑士精神 (qí shì jīng shén)，比如男士为女士开门，或者在公交车上给老人让座，这些都体现了骑士精神中的尊重和礼貌。

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骑士精神，武士风度。

Courtesy, respect and honourable conduct between opponents in wartime.

Examples :

"The knights displayed chivalry during the jousting competition, treating each other with respect even though they were rivals. "

骑士们在比武大会上展现了骑士精神，即使是对手，也互相尊重，表现出武士风度。

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noun

绅士风度，骑士精神.

Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women.

Examples :

"His offer to carry her groceries up the stairs was a simple act of chivalry. "

他主动帮她把杂货搬上楼，这只是出于绅士风度的一个简单举动。

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骑士制度，骑士精神。

A tenure of lands by knightly service.

Examples :

"The knightly chivalry of the land granted him the right to farm the estate. "

通过土地骑士制度，他获得了耕种这片庄园的权利。

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