1. polite behavior that shows respect for other people
禮貌；彬彬有禮；謙恭有禮
He treated everyone with courtesy and kindness.
他對每個人都彬彬有禮且和善。
It's common courtesy to say "please" and "thank you."
說「請」和「謝謝」是基本的禮貌。
Courtesy Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
courtesy
noun
快速理解
What does "Courtesy" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Courtesy"?
指表現尊重與體貼的禮貌行為或態度。
- 1
禮貌行為
EN: polite behavior that shows respect for others
翻譯: 表現對他人尊重的禮貌行為
- 2
好意或恩惠
EN: a favor or act of kindness, often beyond what is required
翻譯: 出於好意或善意的幫助，通常超出義務範圍
- 3
禮節性稱呼/頭銜
EN: a title or form of address used out of politeness
翻譯: 出於禮節而使用的稱呼或頭銜
- 4
免費提供
EN: provided free of charge as a gesture of goodwill
翻譯: 作為善意表示而免費提供的
小提醒：注意 'courtesy' 作形容詞時，意為「免費的」或「禮賓的」，如 'courtesy bus'（免費接駁車）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Courtesy" in English）
How to pronounce "Courtesy" in English?"Courtesy" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Courtesy" from YouTube Videos
Charles Hazlewood: Trusting the ensemble
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“Now my parting shot comes courtesy of the great Joseph Haydn- wonderful Austrian composer in the second half of the 18th century -- spent the bulk of his life in the employ of Prince Nikolaus Esterhazy, along with his orchestra.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Courtesy"?How does "Courtesy" change by context?
2. a polite action or remark
禮貌的舉動（或言語）
They exchanged the usual courtesies before the meeting began.
會議開始前，他們互相進行了例行的禮貌寒暄。
He did me the courtesy of replying to my email promptly.
他很有禮貌地迅速回覆了我的電子郵件。
3. a favor or service provided free of charge, often as a privilege
（常指作為特權的）免費服務，優待
The hotel provides a courtesy shuttle to the airport.
這間飯店提供免費接駁車服務往返機場。
As a courtesy to our guests, breakfast is included.
作為對我們客人的優待，早餐是包含在內的。
4. the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others
（態度、行為上的）謙恭有禮，殷勤
The staff extended every courtesy to the visiting delegation.
工作人員對來訪的代表團表現出無微不至的殷勤。
She accepted the award with grace and courtesy.
她優雅而謙恭地接受了這個獎項。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Courtesy"?How to make natural sentences with "Courtesy"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| courtesy of + [person/organization] | 由…提供；承蒙…的好意 | The photographs were published courtesy of the National Archives. (這些照片由國家檔案館提供發表。) |
| as a courtesy (to + [person]) | (對某人) 出於禮貌；作為一種禮遇 | The hotel offers a late checkout as a courtesy to its guests. (這間酒店為賓客提供延遲退房作為一種禮遇。) |
| do someone the courtesy of + V-ing | 請某人賞光做…；禮貌地請某人做… | Please do me the courtesy of listening to what I have to say. (請賞個光，聽聽我要說什麼。) |
| by courtesy | 出於禮貌；經許可 | He was allowed to use the library by courtesy of the director. (經館長許可，他得以使用圖書館。) |
| common courtesy | 基本的禮貌 | It's common courtesy to say "thank you" when someone helps you. (當有人幫助你時，說聲「謝謝」是基本的禮貌。) |
用法說明
How is "Courtesy" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Courtesy"?
courtesy of vs. by courtesy of
- courtesy of 通常用於表示某物是由某人或某機構免費提供或贊助的，強調的是物品或好處的直接來源。
- by courtesy of 則更正式，常用於正式場合、書面文件或公開致謝，表示「承蒙…的好意/准許」，強調的是獲得許可或出於禮節的考量。
- 在現代英語中，兩者常可互換，但 courtesy of 在口語和非正式書寫中更為常見。 EN: The refreshments at the event were provided courtesy of the local bakery. 翻譯: 活動的茶點由當地麵包店免費提供。
EN:The photograph is reproduced by courtesy of the National Archives.
翻譯:此照片承蒙國家檔案館准許而複製。
總結建議
在大多數情況下，使用 courtesy of 即可；若需在正式文件或致謝中表達「承蒙准許」之意，則使用 by courtesy of 更為得體。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Courtesy" and similar words?How to choose "Courtesy" vs alternatives?
courtesy vs politeness
Courtesy 強調具體的禮貌行為或舉動，而 politeness 則指一種普遍的、有教養的態度或特質。
courtesy vs civility
Courtesy 側重於個人層面的禮貌與體貼，而 civility 更強調在公共或社會互動中保持的基本禮節與文明行為。
courtesy vs etiquette
Courtesy 指禮貌的行為本身，而 etiquette 則是指導這些行為的正式規則或慣例。
口語用法
How is "Courtesy" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Courtesy"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人提供的禮遇或幫助時，常用 "courtesy of" 來點明來源。 EN: We got these free tickets courtesy of the hotel manager. 翻譯: 我們得到這些免費門票，是託飯店經理的福。
EN:The tour of the facility was courtesy of our local guide.
翻譯:這次設施導覽是我們當地導遊的好意安排。
語氣強調
在表達諷刺或強調某種行為並非出於善意，而是義務或形式時，會特別加重 "courtesy" 的語氣。 EN: He only called me back as a courtesy, not because he actually cared. 翻譯: 他回電給我只是出於禮貌，並不是真的在乎。
EN:They gave us a 'courtesy discount' of one percent. How generous.
翻譯:他們給了我們百分之一的「禮貌性折扣」。真是大方啊。
停頓填充
在思考如何禮貌地提出請求或糾正他人時，有時會用 "as a courtesy" 作為緩衝語，讓語氣更委婉。 EN: As a courtesy, could you let us know if you're running late? 翻譯: 出於禮貌，如果您會遲到，可以通知我們一聲嗎？
EN:I'm just mentioning this as a courtesy, but your headlights are still on.
翻譯:我出於禮貌提醒一下，您的車頭燈還亮著。
正式書寫注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "courtesy" 用於上述口語中的停頓填充或諷刺語氣。正式文體中，它應精確地用於描述禮節、恩惠或經許可的提供，例如 "by courtesy of the author"（經作者許可）。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Courtesy"?What fixed phrases with "Courtesy" should I remember?
courtesy of
prepositional phrase
由...提供；承蒙...的好意；歸功於
common courtesy
noun phrase
基本禮貌；應有的禮節
courtesy call
noun phrase
禮貌性拜訪/電話
courtesy title
noun phrase
禮節性頭銜（非正式或榮譽性稱號）
as a courtesy
adverbial phrase
出於禮貌；作為一種禮遇
courtesy bus/shuttle
noun phrase
免費接駁車（飯店、商家提供的禮賓服務）
extend the courtesy
verb phrase
給予禮遇；表示禮貌
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Courtesy"?Which "Courtesy" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He did it as a courtesy of his friend.
✓He did it as a courtesy to his friend.
「courtesy」表示禮貌或好意時，後接的介系詞應為「to」，表示對某人做出的禮貌行為，而非「of」。
×It's a common courtesy to queue in line.
✓It's common courtesy to queue in line.
「common courtesy」是固定片語，意為「基本的禮貌」，前面通常不加冠詞「a」。
×She showed many courtesies during the meeting.
✓She showed great courtesy during the meeting.
「courtesy」作為「禮貌、彬彬有禮的行為」時是不可數名詞，不應使用複數形式。若要強調多種行為，可使用「acts of courtesy」。
×This photo is published with the courtesy from the museum.
✓This photo is published courtesy of the museum.
表示「由...提供/贊助」或「承蒙...好意」時，應使用固定片語「courtesy of」，而非「with the courtesy from」。
×I'm calling as a courtesy call.
✓I'm calling as a courtesy.
「as a courtesy」本身就表示「出於禮貌」，加上「call」會造成語意重複。若想具體說明是電話，可以說「a courtesy call」。但單獨使用時，「as a courtesy」更自然。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Courtesy"?What are tense/participle forms of "Courtesy"?