1. | [c][u] 求爱期;求爱;追求the time when two people have a romantic relationship before they get married; the process of developing this relationship |
They married after a short courtship. 他们恋爱不久便结婚了。 | |
Mr Elton's courtship of Harriet 埃尔顿先生对哈丽雅特的追求 |
2. | [u] (动物的)求偶the special way animals behave in order to attract a mate for producing young animals |
courtship displays 求偶的炫耀行为 |
3. | ~ (of sb/sth) 招商the process or act of attracting a business partner, etc. |
the company's courtship by the government 政府向公司献殷勤 |