英语释义
1. a man of noble or gentle (see gentle entry 1 sense 4a) birth
2. a man belonging to the landed gentry
3. a man who combines gentle (see gentle entry 1 sense 4a) birth or rank with chivalrous qualities
4. a man whose conduct conforms to a high standard of propriety or correct behavior
5. a man of independent means who does not engage in any occupation or profession for gain
6. a man who does not engage in a menial occupation or in manual labor for gain
7. valet sense 1b —often used in the phrase gentleman's gentleman
8. a man of any social class or condition —often used in a courteous reference
show this gentleman to a seat or usually in the plural in address
ladies and gentlemen
9. a man who treats other people in a proper and polite way
10. a man of high social status
11. a man with very good manners
12. a man of any social position Hint: This word is used especially in polite speech or when speaking to a group of men.
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
13. a man of high social status
He's a gentleman by birth.