"dowager" in Chinese (Simplified)
贵妇(尤指已故贵族的遗孀)
Definition
Dowager 指的是年长的女性,尤指因丈夫去世而继承头衔或财产的贵族遗孀,也可泛指有地位、受尊敬的老妇人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
主要用于正式、文学或历史语境,多用于形容高贵身份已故丈夫的遗孀,如“王太后”。有时也形容有气场、受尊敬的老妇人。
Examples
The dowager wore a black dress at the ceremony.
这位**贵妇**在典礼上穿着黑色礼服。
The village respected the dowager for her wisdom.
村民敬重这位**贵妇**的智慧。
The dowager inherited the estate after her husband's death.
这位**贵妇**在丈夫去世后继承了庄园。
Everyone fell silent when the dowager entered the room.
当这位**贵妇**走进房间时,大家都安静了下来。
The movie features a sharp-tongued dowager who steals every scene.
电影里有位嘴巴犀利的**贵妇**,每场戏都很出彩。
She has the presence of a dowager, dignified and unafraid to speak her mind.
她有一种**贵妇**的气质,既优雅又敢于表达自己。