词汇 distaff 在中文的含义

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distaff

US /ˈdɪs.tæf/
UK /ˈdɪs.tɑːf/
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名词

1.

纺锤, 绕线杆

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

示例:
The old woman sat by the fire, spinning yarn from her distaff.
老妇人坐在火边,用她的纺锤纺纱。
The museum displayed ancient tools, including a wooden distaff.
博物馆展示了古代工具,包括一个木制纺锤
同义词:
2.

女性方面, 女性

women or female relatives

示例:
The family reunion brought together members from both the spear side and the distaff side.
家庭聚会汇集了父系和母系的成员。
The novel explores the lives of women in the 19th century, focusing on the distaff side of society.
这部小说探讨了19世纪女性的生活,重点关注社会的女性方面。

形容词

女性的, 母系的

of or concerning women

示例:
The company announced a new initiative to support distaff leadership.
该公司宣布了一项支持女性领导力的新举措。
Her research focused on the distaff roles in ancient societies.
她的研究侧重于古代社会中的女性角色。