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gallantly

/gal-uhnt-lee/US // ˈgæl ənt li //

雄赳赳气昂昂,雄赳赳气昂昂地,勇敢地

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adv.副词 adverb
  1. 1
    • : in a way that shows exceptional politeness and attentiveness to others, especially women: My husband gallantly offered to hitchhike to a gas station while I remained on the boat with our dog.
    • : in a courageous, spirited, or noble-minded way: He fell while gallantly leading his platoon in one of the hardest-fought battles of the war.
    • : in a grand, showy, or magnificent way: I've heard stories about how he would parade around gallantly in full knightly attire at the Renaissance fair.

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Examples

  • He stood for the gallant style of neutrality that comes from deep, broad knowledge of the world, its cultures, languages and entire history.

  • The farce gives way to unironic heroism: the friend dies gallantly, sacrificing himself to cover his men's retreat.

  • He was there at Gettysburg, gallantly leading outnumbered Yankee divisions before suffering a neck injury.

  • “I see what this man [the president] sees in you,” Stewart gallantly replied.

  • Several Americans, we are informed, have gallantly offered themselves for experimental purposes.

  • The English seized their46 opportunity and attacked as closely as the fire permitted, but they were gallantly repelled.

  • "And I am afraid I have lost my little girl," said Lawrence, as he took her hand, and gallantly raised it to his lips.

  • A Brigade made the assault East of the Ravine; the men advanced gallantly but there was lack of effective preparation.

  • After Castiglione he returned to his task round Mantua and gallantly repulsed all sorties.