n.

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

   经过短时期的追求，他便赢得了她的芳心。

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

   鸟儿求偶的表现包括雄鸟抖松羽毛的炫耀行为。

3. 追求，寻找；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.