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matronly
[ˈmeɪtrənli] [ˈmeɪtrənli]

  • adj. 主妇似的;稳重的;庄重的;威严的

英英释义

matronly [ 'meitrənli ]

  • adj. befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman

    "her matronly figure"

以上来源于: WordNet

 柯林斯英汉双解大词典 

matronly /ˈmeɪtrənlɪ/

  • 1. 

    ADJ You can use matronly to describe a woman who is fairly fat and looks middle-aged, especially if you think the clothes she is wearing are not fashionable or attractive. (妇女)稍胖的; 中年模样的

    例:

    ...a matronly woman with an air of authority.

    ...一位身材微胖、不怒自威的中年妇女。

同近义词同根词

词根: matron

n.

matron 主妇;保姆;妇女;女舍监

双语例句权威例句

  • A matronly head appeared around a door.

    一个主管模样的人出现在门口。

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  • Her matronly fame was trodden under all men's feet.

    主妇声名任凭所有践踏脚下

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  • Rochester in her behalf; but, hard-favoured and matronly as she was, the idea could not be admitted.

    事实,不会认为罗切斯特先生会抱有那种想法

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