would-be

名词 n. 形容词 adj.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. One who aspires to something.
    — The would-bes are very sure that the managers have it in for them; just as most young writers regard publishers as being in conspiracy against budding genius.
  2. One's fiancé or fiancée. India
形容词 adj.
  1. Attempting or desiring something. not-comparable
    — Would-be marines have to get through a rigorous examination.
  2. Unfulfilled; frustrated in realizing a goal, ambition, etc. not-comparable
    — Would-be film stars often become waitresses.

词形变化

would-bes plural

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