courting

• 名词，指为赢得某人的爱慕或浪漫兴趣而进行的追求行为，通常带有结婚的意图。

A noun referring to the act of seeking someone's affections or romantic interest, typically with the intention of marriage.

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1. Romantic pursuitB2formal

   The act of seeking someone's romantic affection, typically with the intention of marriage.

   求爱

   • Their courting lasted for two years before they got engaged.
   • In the 19th century, courting was often supervised by family members.
   • He was known for his old-fashioned courting of his future wife.

   同义词courtshipdatingpursuitromancesuitwooing

   反义词avoidancedivorceestrangementrejectionseparation

• 动词，表示为了赢得某人的爱意或好感而采取的行动，或为了获得某物而努力争取。

A verb used to indicate the act of trying to win someone's affection or favor, or to attempt to obtain something.

1. Try to win affectionB2formal

   To try to win the love or favor of someone, often with the intention of marriage.

   追求

   • He courted her for two years before proposing.
   • In the 19th century, young men would court women with flowers and letters.
   • She was courted by several suitors during the season.

   同义词chasedatepursueromancesparkwoo

2. Seek or try to obtainB2formal

   To try to obtain something desirable, such as support, favor, or publicity.

   争取

   • The politician courted the votes of young people.
   • The company courted investors with a promising business plan.
   • She courted controversy with her outspoken remarks.

   同义词cultivatepursueseeksolicitwoo

   反义词avoiddeclineeschewrejectshun

3. Risk or inviteC1formal

   To act in a way that makes something bad likely to happen.

   招致

   • By driving so fast, he was courting disaster.
   • They courted danger by hiking in the storm.
   • Ignoring the warning signs is courting failure.

   同义词attractincurinviteprovokerisktempt