gentlewoman
US /ˈdʒen.t̬əlˌwʊm.ən/
UK /ˈdʒen.təlˌwʊm.ən/
名詞
1.
貴婦人, 上流社會的女性
a woman of good family or high social standing
範例:
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She carried herself with the grace of a true gentlewoman.
她舉止優雅，真是一位貴婦人。
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The old estate was once home to a distinguished gentlewoman.
這座古老的莊園曾是一位顯赫的貴婦人的住所。
2.
侍女, 女官
a woman attending a lady of rank
範例:
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The queen was accompanied by her loyal gentlewoman.
女王由她忠誠的侍女陪同。
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Each princess had a personal gentlewoman to assist her.
每位公主都有一位私人侍女協助她。