詞彙 distaff 在中文的含義

distaff 在英語中是什麼意思?與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法

distaff

US /ˈdɪs.tæf/
UK /ˈdɪs.tɑːf/
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名詞

1.

紡錘, 繞線桿

a stick or spindle onto which wool or flax is wound for spinning

範例:
The old woman sat by the fire, spinning yarn from her distaff.
老婦人坐在火邊,用她的紡錘紡紗。
The museum displayed ancient tools, including a wooden distaff.
博物館展示了古代工具,包括一個木製紡錘
同義詞:
2.

女性方面, 女性

women or female relatives

範例:
The family reunion brought together members from both the spear side and the distaff side.
家庭聚會匯集了父系和母系的成員。
The novel explores the lives of women in the 19th century, focusing on the distaff side of society.
這部小說探討了19世紀女性的生活,重點關注社會的女性方面。

形容詞

女性的, 母系的

of or concerning women

範例:
The company announced a new initiative to support distaff leadership.
該公司宣布了一項支持女性領導力的新舉措。
Her research focused on the distaff roles in ancient societies.
她的研究側重於古代社會中的女性角色。