Значение

значений: 6
  1. (неисчисляемое)Polite behavior.

    Please extend them the courtesy of your presence.

    He was always known for his grace, kindness, and courtesy to people of every rank.

    Höflichkeit

    ве́жливостьvéžlivostʹ, учти́востьučtívostʹ, обходи́тельностьobxodítelʹnostʹ

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

    I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy.

    Höflichkeit

    ве́жливостьvéžlivostʹ

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

    They call this pond a lake by courtesy only.

    Nachsicht, Kulanz

    снисхожде́ниеsnisxoždénije

  4. (неисчисляемое)Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.

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

    [on a label, caption, etc.] Courtesy the Smith Foundation: [e.g.] use of this image was allowed through the courtesy of the Smith Foundation.

    Gefälligkeit, Entgegenkommen, Großzügigkeit

  5. (исчисляемое, устаревшее, неисчисляемое)A curtsey.

  6. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife.

Ещё определения
  • a courteous or respectful or considerate act
  • a courteous manner
  • a courteous or respectful or considerate remark

Примеры

предложений: 57
  1. Tom didn't have the courtesy to say that he was sorry.

    deTom hatte nicht den Anstand, sich zu entschuldigen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

  2. She didn't even have the courtesy to say that she was sorry.

  3. Tom didn't even have the courtesy to say that he was sorry.

  4. I appreciate the courtesy.

  5. Your courtesy is appreciated.

Переводы

языков: 7
Русский
По значениям 2
polite behavior:
consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence:
Deutsch
По значениям 3
polite behavior:
consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence:
willingness or generosity in providing something needed:

Происхождение

From Middle English curteisie, curtesie, from Anglo-Norman curtesie, from Old French curte

From Middle English curteisie, curtesie, from Anglo-Norman curtesie, from Old French curteisie, cortoisie. Equivalent to courteous + -y (abstract noun suffix). By surface analysis, court + -esy.

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