manhood
US /ˈmæn.hʊd/
UK /ˈmæn.hʊd/
名詞
1.
成年, 男子氣概
the state or period of being a man rather than a child or woman
範例:
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He reached manhood at the age of eighteen.
他十八歲時達到了成年。
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The novel explores themes of youth and the transition to manhood.
這部小說探討了青春期和向成年過渡的主題。
2.
男子氣概, 勇氣
the qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage and strength
範例:
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He proved his manhood by facing the challenge head-on.
他通過正面迎接挑戰證明了自己的男子氣概。
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The test of his manhood came during the war.
他的男子氣概在戰爭中受到了考驗。