Stewardesses Meaning in English
word · lemma: stewardess
释义
Female flight attendants who serve and assist passengers on airplanes.
用法与细微差别
"Stewardesses" is an older term and is now considered outdated or sexist; the gender-neutral 'flight attendants' is much more common today. Applies specifically to women. Only use for historical context or when differentiating gender.
例句
The stewardesses smiled as they served drinks to passengers.
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The stewardesses explained the safety instructions before takeoff.
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The airline hired five new stewardesses this year.
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Back in the 1960s, all the stewardesses had to wear matching uniforms and hats.
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It's rare to hear anyone use the word stewardesses nowadays—most say 'flight attendants'.
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The stewardesses quickly helped everyone get seated when turbulence started.
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