courtship

/ˈkɔˌrʧɪp/

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

中文释义：求爱；求偶期

The male bird performs an elaborate dance during courtship to attract a mate.

雄鸟在求偶期间会表演精心设计的舞蹈来吸引配偶。

In many cultures, courtship involves a series of social rituals before marriage.

在许多文化中，求爱涉及一系列婚前社交仪式。