How do you use "gentleman" in a sentence?

He's a true gentleman who always opens doors for others. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the show. They made a gentleman's agreement to share the profits.

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Q: What does "gentleman" mean?

A polite term for a man; someone who behaves courteously A gentleman is a polite term for a man, or someone who behaves in a courteous and honourable way. 'Ladies and gentlemen' is a formal way to address a mixed audience. A 'gentleman's agreement' is an informal agreement based on trust rather than a legal contract.

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Significado: A polite term for a man; someone who behaves courteously

绅士，先生

caballero, señor

紳士、男性（丁寧語）

신사, 남성(정중한 표현)

A gentleman is a polite term for a man, or someone who behaves in a courteous and honourable way. 'Ladies and gentlemen' is a formal way to address a mixed audience. A 'gentleman's agreement' is an informal agreement based on trust rather than a legal contract.

gentleman是对男性的礼貌称呼，或指行为有礼貌和高尚的人。「ladies and gentlemen」是对混合听众的正式称呼。「gentleman's agreement」是基于信任而非法律合同的非正式协议。

Un gentleman es un término cortés para un hombre, o alguien que se comporta de manera cortés y honorable. «Ladies and gentlemen» es una forma formal de dirigirse a una audiencia mixta. Un «gentleman's agreement» es un acuerdo informal basado en la confianza en lugar de un contrato legal.

gentlemanは、男性に対する丁寧な言葉、または礼儀正しく名誉ある行動をする人です。「ladies and gentlemen」は混合の聴衆に呼びかける正式な方法です。「gentleman's agreement」は法的契約ではなく信頼に基づく非公式な合意です。

gentleman은 남성에 대한 정중한 표현이거나, 예의 바르고 품위 있게 행동하는 사람을 가리킵니다. 'Ladies and gentlemen(신사 숙녀 여러분)'은 남녀가 섞인 청중에게 하는 격식 있는 인사입니다. 'gentleman's agreement(신사 협정)'는 법적 계약이 아닌 신뢰에 기반한 비공식 합의입니다.

Ejemplos

He's a true gentleman who always opens doors for others.
他是一个真正的绅士，总是为别人开门。
Es un verdadero caballero que siempre abre puertas para los demás.
彼はいつも人のためにドアを開ける真の紳士です。
그는 항상 다른 사람을 위해 문을 열어주는 진정한 신사입니다.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the show.
女士们先生们，欢迎来到演出现场。
Damas y caballeros, bienvenidos al espectáculo.
紳士淑女の皆様、ショーへようこそ。
신사 숙녀 여러분, 쇼에 오신 것을 환영합니다.
They made a gentleman's agreement to share the profits.
他们达成了分享利润的君子协定。
Hicieron un acuerdo de caballeros para compartir las ganancias.
彼らは利益を分け合うという紳士協定を結びました。
그들은 이익을 나누기로 신사 협정을 맺었습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old French 'gentilhomme', modelled on Latin 'generosus' meaning 'of noble birth'. 'Gentle' originally meant 'well-born' (from Latin 'gentilis', of the same clan). The modern sense of 'a courteous man' developed by the 18th century.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

Originally 'gentle' referred to someone of good family or breeding (from Latin 'gentilis,' of the same clan). The term evolved from describing social class to describing behaviour. A 'gentleman's club' was historically a private club for upper-class men.

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