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源自拉丁语 'mātrōna'(已婚妇女),与 'mater'(母亲)同源。
❶ 指已婚或年长的女性,通常带有庄重、稳重的意味,常用于正式场合或历史语境中描述有地位的妇女。
“The matrons of the village gathered to discuss the festival preparations.”
(村里的妇女们聚在一起讨论节日准备工作。)
“In ancient Rome, matrons were highly respected in society.”
(在古罗马,已婚妇女在社会中备受尊敬。)
matrons of honor — 指婚礼中已婚的女性伴娘,区别于未婚的伴娘(maid of honor)。
“Her sister served as the matron of honor at her wedding.”
(她的姐姐在她的婚礼上担任已婚伴娘。)