gentleman
n
(pl -men/-mEn; -mEn/)
1 [C] (approv or ironic 褒或反语) man who is polite and shows consideration for the feelings of other people; man who always acts in an honourable way 绅士; 先生; 君子
Thank you. You´re a real gentleman. 谢谢. 您真是君子.
He´s no gentleman! 他可不是正人君子! Cf 参看 lady.
2
(a) gentlemen [pl]
(fml 文) (as a polite form of address to men 用作对男性的尊称)
Gentlemen of the jury! 陪审团诸位先生!
Ladies and gentlemen! eg when beginning a speech. 女士们、 先生们!
(b) [C] (as a polite way of referring to a man 用作对男子的尊称)
There´s a gentleman at the door. . =>Usage at lady 用法见lady.
3 [C] (dated 旧) man of wealth and social position, esp one who does not work for a living 富绅; (尤指无需谋生的)富贵闲人
a country gentleman 乡间富绅
[attrib 作定语]
a gentleman farmer, ie one who owns a farm, but does no manual work himself 乡绅(有农场而不参加体力劳动者).