a period during which a couple develop a romantic relationship, especially with a view to marriage 恋爱期;求爱时期 ■[mass noun]behaviour designed to persuade someone to marry one 求婚;求爱 ■[mass noun]the behaviour of male birds and other animals aimed at attracting a mate (雄性鸟类或动物)求偶(动作) ■[mass noun]the process of attempting to win a person's favour or support 奉承;取悦 the country's courtship of foreign investors. 该国对国外投资者的取悦。