gentlewoman
US /ˈdʒen.t̬əlˌwʊm.ən/
UK /ˈdʒen.təlˌwʊm.ən/
名词
1.
贵妇人, 上流社会的女性
a woman of good family or high social standing
示例:
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She carried herself with the grace of a true gentlewoman.
她举止优雅，真是一位贵妇人。
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The old estate was once home to a distinguished gentlewoman.
这座古老的庄园曾是一位显赫的贵妇人的住所。
2.
侍女, 女官
a woman attending a lady of rank
示例:
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The queen was accompanied by her loyal gentlewoman.
女王由她忠诚的侍女陪同。
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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协助她。