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mistress

UK //ˈmɪstrəs//US //ˈmɪstrəs//

词源

源自中古英语 maistresse,来自古法语 maistresse,是 maistre(主人)的女性形式,最终源自拉丁语 magister(老师、主人)。

noun

❶ 指已婚或有稳定关系的男性在婚姻关系之外保持亲密关系的女性伴侣,通常带有贬义或秘密性质。

“The politician was forced to resign after his mistress revealed their affair.”

(这位政治家在他的情妇曝光他们的婚外情后被迫辞职。)

“She had been his mistress for over five years before he ended the relationship.”

(在他结束这段关系之前,她已经做了他五年的情妇。)

❶ 指在特定领域或技能上具有权威或掌控能力的女性,常用于正式或历史语境中。

“She was a mistress of the art of negotiation.”

(她是谈判艺术的大师。)

“The school was run by a strict but fair mistress.”

(这所学校由一位严格但公正的女校长管理。)

同义词:lover, paramour, concubine, inamorata, dominatrix

常见短语

mistress of ceremonies — 指女性主持人或司仪,负责引导活动流程和介绍参与者。

“The actress served as mistress of ceremonies at the charity gala.”

(这位女演员在慈善晚宴上担任主持人。)