courteous [5kE:tjEs]

adj.

彬彬有礼的; 客气的

She was always courteous.

她总是很谦恭有礼。

You must be courteous to all visitors, of whatever age.

不论访客的年纪，你都必须对他们有礼.

近义词synonym

gracious adj. 有礼貌的, 亲切的

He is most gracious to everyone.

他对大家彬彬有礼。

polite   adj. 有礼貌的, 客气的

She cast her request in very polite language.

她礼貌地表达了她的要求。

反义词 antonym

discourteous adj. 粗鲁的, 无礼的, 失礼的

You should apologize for your discourteous behaviours.

你应该为你无礼的举止道歉。

词性变化 word-activity

courtesy n. 谦恭有礼

Courtesy calls for reciprocity.

礼尚往来。 

学习测试---examination

It's  ____to gossip behind people's backs.

1. courteous ; 2.gracious ; 3. discourteous;