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virgins

UK //ˈvɜːdʒɪnz//US //ˈvɜːrdʒɪnz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'virgo'(处女),通过古法语 'virgine' 进入英语,13世纪开始使用。

noun

❶ 指从未有过性行为的人,通常用于宗教或社会文化语境中描述保持贞洁的个体。

“In some cultures, virgins are highly respected for their purity.”

(在某些文化中,处女因其纯洁性而受到高度尊重。)

“The ancient temple was said to be guarded by virgin priestesses.”

(据说这座古老的神庙由处女祭司守护。)

❶ 比喻初次接触某事物或处于原始状态的人或物,强调未经使用或未被开发的特质。

“These forests are virgins, untouched by human activity.”

(这些森林是原始状态的,未被人类活动触及。)

“He was a political virgin when he first ran for office.”

(他第一次竞选公职时还是个政治新手。)

同义词:maidens, celibates, neophytes, newcomers, initiates

常见短语

virgin territory — 指未被探索或开发的领域,常用于商业或探险语境中描述新机会。

“The Arctic is considered virgin territory for oil exploration.”

(北极被认为是石油勘探的处女地。)

virgin flight — 航空术语,指某架飞机的首次商业飞行或新航线的首航。

“The Boeing 787's virgin flight was celebrated with a special ceremony.”

(波音787的首航以特别仪式庆祝。)