"out of courtesy" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 出于礼貌

Definition

做某事只是为了表示礼貌，而不是因为必须这样做，而是出于尊重或友善。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式或礼貌的场合，强调并非必须，而是出于礼貌。常和“邀请”“回应”“致谢”等动词搭配。与“出于义务”不同。

Examples

She invited him out of courtesy.

她是**出于礼貌**邀请他的。

He thanked everyone out of courtesy.

他**出于礼貌**感谢了大家。

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

我**出于礼貌**回复了，不是因为感兴趣。

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

有时我们会**出于礼貌**邀请邻居，即使不太熟悉。

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

他**出于礼貌**留下吃甜点，但其实已经吃饱了。

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

她**出于礼貌**笑了笑他的笑话，并不是觉得好笑。