"out of courtesy" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 出於禮貌

Definition

做某事只是為了表示禮貌，而不是因為必須這樣做，而是出於尊重或友善。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於正式或禮貌場合，強調行為並非必須，而是禮貌。常用於“邀請”“回應”“感謝”等動詞。不等同於“出於義務”。

Examples

She invited him out of courtesy.

她是**出於禮貌**邀請他的。

He thanked everyone out of courtesy.

他**出於禮貌**感謝了大家。

I replied out of courtesy, not because I was interested.

我**出於禮貌**回復了，不是因為感興趣。

Sometimes we invite neighbors out of courtesy, even if we barely know them.

有時我們會**出於禮貌**邀請鄰居，即使不太熟悉。

He stayed for dessert out of courtesy, but he was already full.

他**出於禮貌**留下喫甜點，但其實已經很飽了。

She laughed at his joke out of courtesy, not because she found it funny.

她**出於禮貌**笑了他的笑話，並不是覺得好笑。