n.

1. 求愛；求婚；求愛期[C][U]
   He won her heart after a brief courtship.

   經過短時期的追求，他便贏得了她的芳心。

2. （動物的）求偶[U]
   Courtship will include displays in which the male fluffs up his feathers.

   鳥兒求偶的表現包括雄鳥抖鬆羽毛的炫耀行為。

3. 追求，尋找；奉承[U]

n.

1. a period of courting, especially with a view to marriage.
   ▸the courting behaviour of male birds and other animals.
2. the process of courting favour or support.