ladylike

形容词 adj. 副词 adv.

英文释义

形容词 adj.
  1. Of or related to the appearance or behaviour of a well-mannered woman.
    — Coniux imperioſa. Ouidius. A ladylike wife that will be obeyed. […] Dura domina, imperioſa. Cic. A rigorous and ladilike dame that will be obeyed.
副词 adv.
  1. In the manner of a lady.
    — Mirrin had lifted her second cup of tea, holding it, ladylike, with finger and thumb of her right hand while her left palm supported the saucer.

词形变化

more ladylike comparative most ladylike superlative lady-like alternative ladilike alternative more ladylike comparative most ladylike superlative lady-like alternative ladilike alternative

词汇关系

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词源

词源 1
From lady + -like.
词源 2
From lady + -like.
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