dame
US /deɪm/
UK /deɪm/
名词
1.
女爵, 荣誉称号
a title given to a woman equivalent to a knight, indicating high honor or achievement
示例:
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Dame Judi Dench is a renowned actress.
女爵朱迪·丹奇是一位著名女演员。
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She was honored with the title of Dame for her contributions to literature.
她因对文学的贡献而被授予女爵称号。
2.
女士, 女人
(informal, sometimes offensive) a woman
示例:
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Look at that beautiful dame over there.
看那边那位美丽的女士。
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The old dame next door always bakes cookies for the kids.
隔壁的老太太总是给孩子们烤饼干。