词汇 virago 在中文的含义

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virago

US /vəˈrɑːˈɡoʊ/
UK /vɪˈrɑː.ɡəʊ/

名词

悍妇, 泼妇, 凶悍的女人

a domineering, violent, or bad-tempered woman

示例:
The old woman was known as a virago in the village, always shouting and complaining.
那个老妇人在村子里被称为悍妇,总是大喊大叫,抱怨不已。
Her husband often referred to her as a virago behind her back.
她的丈夫经常在她背后称她为悍妇