[countable, uncountable](old-fashioned)the time when two people have a romantic relationship before they get married; the process of developing this relationship求爱期；求爱；追求
They married after a short courtship.他们恋爱不久便结婚了。🔊🔊
Mr Elton’s courtship of Harriet埃尔顿先生对哈丽雅特的追求
Extra Examples
Because of the war they were obliged to conduct their courtship by post.由于战争，他们只得通过写信谈恋爱。
They often went there together during their courtship.他们在恋爱期间经常一起去那里。