courtship

courtship
noun
  1. 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。
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