gentleman
/ˈdʒentlmən/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #3228 in the learning path
有礼貌的男士；绅士
Definitions
n. A man who behaves politely and considers other people.
有礼貌的男士；绅士
n. A polite or formal way to refer to a man.
先生；男士
Example
A gentleman held the door open for us.
一位绅士为我们扶住了门。
The elderly gentleman described how public transport had improved his independence and access to community activities.
这位年长的先生讲述了公共交通如何增强他的独立生活能力，并让他更方便地参加社区活动。
Collocations
- a perfect gentleman
- an elderly gentleman
- ladies and gentlemen
Word family
- gentlemanly (adj.)
Usage tip
复数为gentlemen；正式称呼男性时未必强调品行。
FAQ
- What does gentleman mean?
- A man who behaves politely and considers other people. A polite or formal way to refer to a man.
- How is gentleman pronounced?
- UK /ˈdʒentlmən/, US /ˈdʒentlmən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
