"swain" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 求爱者（古语）- 情郎（诗意）

Definition

“Swain” 是指表达爱意、追求女性的年轻男子，是一种古老或诗意的用词。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Swain” 现今极少日常使用，主要出现在诗歌、文学或带幽默效果的场合。带有古典浪漫色彩。

Examples

In the poem, the shepherd's swain sings by the river.

在诗中，牧羊人的**求爱者**在河边唱歌。

The old story tells of a beautiful lady and her swain.

古老的故事讲述了一位美丽女士和她的**情郎**。

Many songs speak of a swain waiting for his beloved.

许多歌曲讲述了**情郎**等着心上人的故事。

He fancied himself a romantic swain, but she just laughed at his poems.

他自以为是个浪漫的**求爱者**，但她只是嘲笑他的诗。

In Shakespeare's time, every lady dreamed of a devoted swain.

在莎士比亚时代，每位女士都梦想有个忠诚的**情郎**。

My grandmother jokingly called my grandpa her 'handsome swain' for sixty years.

我的奶奶六十年来总用玩笑称爷爷为她帅气的**情郎**。