詞彙 distaff 在中文的含義

distaff 在英語中是什麼意思?與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法

distaff

US /ˈdɪs.tæf/
UK /ˈdɪs.tɑːf/
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名詞

1.

紡錘, 繞線桿

a stick or spindle onto which wool or flax is wound for spinning

範例:
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The old woman sat by the fire, spinning yarn from her distaff.
老婦人坐在火邊,用她的紡錘紡紗。
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The museum displayed ancient tools, including a wooden distaff.
博物館展示了古代工具,包括一個木製紡錘。
同義詞:
2.

女性方面, 女性

women or female relatives

範例:
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The family reunion brought together members from both the spear side and the distaff side.
家庭聚會匯集了父系和母系的成員。
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The novel explores the lives of women in the 19th century, focusing on the distaff side of society.
這部小說探討了19世紀女性的生活,重點關注社會的女性方面。

形容詞

女性的, 母系的

of or concerning women

範例:
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The company announced a new initiative to support distaff leadership.
該公司宣布了一項支持女性領導力的新舉措。
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Her research focused on the distaff roles in ancient societies.
她的研究側重於古代社會中的女性角色。