spinster

英 [ˈspɪnstə(r)]

美 [ˈspɪnstər]

n.  老处女; 老姑娘

复数：spinsters　

TEM8

BNC.14367 / COCA.22068

牛津词典

noun

• 老处女；老姑娘
  a woman who is not married, especially an older woman who is not likely to marry

柯林斯词典

• (老)处女;未婚中年(或老年)女子
  Aspinsteris a woman who has never been married; used especially when talking about an old or middle-aged woman.

英英释义

noun

• someone who spins (who twists fibers into threads)
  Synonym:spinnerthread maker
• an elderly unmarried woman
  Synonym:old maid

双语例句

• So saying, she pointed out to the spinster two napoleons which were glittering on the table.
  她一面说，一面指着桌子，把那两个发亮的拿破仑指给那老姑娘看。
• You're allowed to step outside of that box of the classical spinster or working girl.
  这样你就能跳出传统的老处女或女强人的界限。
• There's nothing shameful in being a spinster.
  当老处女也没什么丢人的，看看皮蒂姑妈。
• You're going to end up being a high-school spinster.
  那你就变成本校最后处女。
• And an old spinster granddaughter.
  还有个孙女是老姑娘。
• Pure and vestal modesty; a spinster or virgin lady; men have decreed that their women must be pure and virginal.
  贞洁的端庄；未婚妇女或者处女；男人们规定他们的女人必须是贞洁的处女。
• That you might end up a spinster.
  你会不会变成个老姑婆。
• I don't think Tom actually loves his spinster aunt. It's simply cupboard love.
  我认为汤姆不会真的关心他未婚的姑母，而只是别有所图的爱。
• Don't take me easy cause I'm a spinster!
  别想轻薄我，我还没结婚呢！
• A spinster or a virgin lady.
  老处女或未婚女子。