"distaff" 怎么发音

word

US

DIS-taff

UK

di-STAHF

释义

A distaff is a tool used in spinning to hold unspun fibers. Figuratively, it is also used to refer to the female side of a family or activities associated with women.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈdɪstɑːf

英式英语

dɪstˈɑːf

简化发音

美式

DIS-taff

英式

di-STAHF

语境中听

A distaff was used to help spin thread in the past.

The family tree traced the distaff side back for generations.

She inherited the necklace from the distaff side of her family.

While cleaning out the attic, I found an old distaff among some antiques.