gallant
/ˈɡælənt/ (bre, ipa) · [ɡˈælənt] /ˈɡælənt/ (ame, ipa) · [ɡˈælənt] /ˈga-lənt (usually in sense 2) gə-ˈlant gə-ˈlänt (usually in sense 3)/ (ame, mw)
gallant — 形容詞
- gallantpositive
- more gallantcomparative
- most gallantsuperlative
1. of a man — showing great politeness and careful attention toward women, especial
殷勤的
對女性體貼有禮的
of a man — showing great politeness and careful attention toward women, especially by performing small courteous actions such as holding open a door or carrying a heavy bag.
Mira's grandfather was a gallant gentleman who always stood up when a woman entered the room.
Mira 的祖父是一位殷勤的紳士，每當有女士走進房間時他總是站起來。
gallant + noun describing polite male behaviour
The soldier offered his seat to an elderly woman in a gallant gesture.
那位士兵讓座給一位老太太，這是個殷勤的舉動。
adjective before noun: gallant gesture
When Jisoo dropped her shopping bags, a gallant stranger rushed over to help her pick them up.
Jisoo 的購物袋掉在地上時，一位殷勤的陌生人趕緊跑過來幫她撿起來。
Iker opened the car door for his date with a gallant bow and a warm smile.
Iker 以殷勤的鞠躬和溫暖的笑容為約會對象打開車門。
Minho smiled as his grandfather held the door for a young woman — a gallant habit he never lost.
Minho 看到祖父為一位年輕女士扶門時笑了起來——這是他從未失去的殷勤習慣。
- chivalrous
more closely tied to honour and the knightly code of behaviour
- courteous
broader in meaning — applies to polite behaviour toward anyone, not just women
- gentlemanly
similar register; emphasises the qualities of a well-bred man
- rude
showing no politeness at all
- discourteous
formal opposite of courteous behaviour
文法句型
gallant + noun
be + gallant + to + noun
用法筆記
This sense is most common in narrative or descriptive contexts. It can sound dated or formal in everyday conversation.
常見錯誤
2. showing courage and determination when facing danger or difficulty, especially w
英勇的
在危險中表現勇敢的
showing courage and determination when facing danger or difficulty, especially when this involves helping or protecting other people.
The firefighters made a gallant effort to rescue the family trapped inside the burning house.
消防員做出了英勇的努力，試圖救出被困在著火房屋裡的一家人。
gallant + noun describing courageous effort
Saira received a medal for her gallant actions during the earthquake.
Saira 因在地震中的英勇行為而獲得了獎章。
Although badly injured, the runner made one last gallant attempt to reach the finish line.
儘管傷勢嚴重，那位跑者還是做出了最後一次英勇的嘗試，要抵達終點線。
The soldiers were remembered for their gallant defence of the small border town.
這些士兵因英勇保衛邊境小鎮而被人們銘記。
Otis received a standing ovation for his gallant rescue of a child from the river.
Otis 因英勇拯救一名落水兒童而獲得全場起立鼓掌。
- brave
more common and less formal; focuses on fearlessness
- courageous
emphasises inner strength and moral resolve
- heroic
stronger, suggests exceptional bravery beyond ordinary expectations
文法句型
gallant + noun
be + gallant + in + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used with nouns describing effort or duty (attempt, effort, defence, rescue, stand). Stronger and more formal than brave, often implying a noble or self-sacrificing quality.
常見錯誤
3. having a dignified, impressive, or richly decorated appearance — used especially
華麗的
服飾或建築華麗莊嚴的
having a dignified, impressive, or richly decorated appearance — used especially of clothing, buildings, or ceremonial settings.
The general wore a gallant uniform covered in medals and gold braid.
將軍穿著一套華麗的制服，上面綴滿了獎章和金穗帶。
gallant + noun describing splendid appearance
Dewi admired the gallant old mansion with its tall pillars and grand entrance.
Dewi 欣賞著那棟雄偉的老宅邸，它有高大的柱子和宏偉的大門。
The bride's father arrived at the ceremony in a gallant top hat and tails.
新娘的父親戴著華麗的高頂禮帽、身穿燕尾服抵達婚禮現場。
A gallant carriage drawn by four white horses led the royal procession.
一輛由四匹白馬拉動的華麗馬車帶領著皇家隊伍前進。
At the ball, dancers moved across the floor of a gallant ballroom lit by crystal chandeliers.
在舞會上，舞者們在水晶吊燈照亮的華麗舞廳地板上移動。
- splendid
more general term for something impressive or beautiful
- stately
emphasises dignity and grandeur of appearance
- magnificent
stronger, suggesting breathtaking beauty or scale
文法句型
gallant + noun
用法筆記
This sense is almost exclusively used before a noun, not after a linking verb. It is found most often in historical or literary descriptions.
gallant — 名詞
1. a man who pays very careful attention to his clothes and personal appearance, dr
時尚男子
注重時尚打扮的男子
a man who pays very careful attention to his clothes and personal appearance, dressing in a stylish and fashionable way.
The young gallant spent half his salary on silk waistcoats and polished leather shoes.
那位年輕的時尚男子把一半薪水都花在絲質背心和擦亮的皮鞋上。
gallant as countable noun for a fashion-conscious man
Tariq laughed at the gallant who refused to leave the house without a perfectly tied cravat.
Tariq 嘲笑那位不肯在沒有打好領結的情況下出門的時尚男子。
In nineteenth-century London, a gallant was known for his careful dress and witty conversation.
在十九世紀的倫敦，時尚男子以講究衣著和談吐風趣而聞名。
The novel's main character is a rich gallant who cares more about fashion than about politics.
小說的主角是一位富裕的時尚男子，他更關心時尚而非政治。
João's uncle was a bit of a gallant, always wearing a colourful scarf and velvet jacket.
João 的叔叔有點像是個時尚男子，總是穿著色彩鮮豔的圍巾和天鵝絨外套。
- slob
informal; someone whose appearance is untidy
文法句型
a/an + gallant
the + gallant(s)
用法筆記
Now somewhat dated. In modern English, dandy or fashionista are more common for the same idea.
2. a man who enjoys the company of women and is considered charming and attractive
風流男子
受女性歡迎的魅力男
a man who enjoys the company of women and is considered charming and attractive by them.
The charming gallant knew exactly how to make every woman at the party feel special.
那位迷人的風流男子很清楚如何讓派對上的每個女人都感到特別。
noun for a man popular with women
Diya warned her friend that the new colleague was a gallant who never settled down.
Diya 告誡她的朋友說，那位新同事是個從不安定下來的風流男子。
In the film, the hero is a handsome gallant until he meets a woman who ignores him.
在電影中，男主角是個英俊的風流男子，直到他遇到一個對他不理不睬的女人。
Grandmother said Grandpa was a gallant when they first met, always bringing gifts and compliments.
奶奶說爺爺在他們初識時是個風流男子，總是帶禮物和說讚美的話。
At the wedding, Emma watched her cousin Felipe charm the bridesmaids with jokes and compliments — a true gallant.
在婚禮上，Emma 看著表兄 Felipe 用笑話和讚美迷倒伴娘們——他真是個風流男子。
- ladies' man
the more common modern expression
- womaniser
more negative; implies insincerity or lack of commitment
- recluse
someone who avoids social contact, especially with women
文法句型
a/an + gallant
the + gallant(s)
用法筆記
Dated but still understood. Modern equivalents include ladies' man or womaniser, though the latter has a more negative connotation.
3. a man who spends time with a woman because he hopes to marry her or begin a roma
追求者
試圖追求女子的男人
a man who spends time with a woman because he hopes to marry her or begin a romantic relationship with her.
Mira's wealthy gallant arrived at her house every Sunday with a bouquet of roses.
Mira 富有的追求者每個星期天都帶著一束玫瑰花到她家。
possessive + gallant for a suitor
The young princess had many gallants, but she refused all of their marriage proposals.
年輕的公主有許多追求者，但她拒絕了所有人的求婚。
Her father did not approve of her gallant because he was a poor musician.
她父親不贊成她的追求者，因為他是個貧窮的音樂家。
Shanti's gallant wrote her long love letters while he was travelling abroad.
Shanti 的追求者在國外出差時給她寫了長長的情書。
A nervous gallant waited in the parlour, twisting his hat in his hands.
一位緊張的追求者在客廳裡等著，雙手揉搓著帽子。
文法句型
a/an + gallant
possessive + gallant
用法筆記
Mostly found in historical fiction or period dramas. Suitor is a more common alternative in modern English.
4. a woman's lover, especially in a romantic relationship that is not approved by s
情夫
秘密戀人，常指已婚者的情人
a woman's lover, especially in a romantic relationship that is not approved by society or that is kept secret.
The countess met her gallant in secret, away from the eyes of the royal court.
伯爵夫人瞞過宮廷眾人的目光，偷偷與她的情夫見面。
noun for a secret lover in a historical context
The novel tells the story of a married woman and her gallant who run away together.
這部小說講述了一位已婚婦女和她的情夫一起私奔的故事。
Amelia discovered love letters from her mother's gallant hidden in an old wooden box.
Amelia 在一個舊木盒裡發現了母親情夫寫的情書。
Rania's novel opens with Lady Winifred's father catching her gallant climbing through her bedroom window.
Rania 的小說開場是 Winifred 夫人的父親撞見她的情夫從她臥室的窗戶爬進來。
The poem describes a queen who risks her throne for her gallant, a brave knight from a distant land.
這首詩描述了一位女王為了她的情夫——一位來自遠方的勇敢騎士——甘願冒著失去王位的風險。
文法句型
a/an + gallant
possessive + gallant
用法筆記
Highly dated and literary. In modern English, lover or paramour would be used instead.
gallant — 動詞
- gallantpresent simple I / you / we / they
- gallants3rd person singular
- gallanting-ing form
- gallantedpast simple
1. to try to win the romantic affection or love of a woman, usually with the intent
向…求愛
追求女性以求婚姻
to try to win the romantic affection or love of a woman, usually with the intention of marrying her.
In the old days, a young man would gallant his sweetheart by taking her for walks in the park.
在過去，年輕男子會帶心上人去公園散步來向她求愛。
transitive verb: gallant + direct object
Imani's grandfather gallanted her grandmother for two years before proposing marriage.
Imani 的祖父向她的祖母求愛了兩年才求婚。
verb used in past tense for a courtship narrative
The shy clerk tried to gallant the baker's daughter with flowers and handwritten notes.
那位害羞的職員試圖用鮮花和手寫紙條向麵包師的女兒求愛。
Ezra gallanted Putri to three village dances before asking Putri's father for permission.
Ezra 帶著 Putri 參加了三場鄉村舞會向她求愛，然後才請求 Putri 的父親允准。
Otis gallanted Amelia for several months, attending every dance she was invited to.
Otis 向 Amelia 求愛了幾個月，參加了她受邀的每一場舞會。
文法句型
gallant + someone (a woman)
用法筆記
Extremely old-fashioned. Nearly all modern speakers use court or woo instead. Only encountered in historical fiction or period literature.