"gentlewomen" in Chinese (Simplified)
淑女贵族女士
Definition
“Gentlewomen” 是 “gentlewoman” 的复数,历史上指贵族或上层社会的女性,有时也指举止优雅、有礼貌的女性。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是一个较为古老或文学性的词汇,很少在日常英语中使用。主要出现在历史背景或文学中,尤其是谈到英国贵族或莎士比亚戏剧时。现代社会多用“ladies”或“distinguished women”。
Examples
In the old castle, many gentlewomen lived alongside the queen.
在古老的城堡里,许多**淑女**和王后一起生活。
The gentlewomen helped organize the royal banquet.
**淑女们**帮助安排了皇家宴会。
There were five gentlewomen waiting in the court.
法庭上有五位**贵族女士**在等待。
The play featured several gentlewomen who served Lady Macbeth.
这部戏剧中有几位服侍麦克白夫人的**淑女**。
Back then, only gentlewomen had access to education and books.
那个年代,只有**贵族女士**能获得教育和书本。
The gentlewomen gathered quietly, whispering about court gossip.
**淑女们**安静地聚在一起,低声讨论宫廷八卦。