| 释义 |
swanhood nonce-wd.|ˈswɒnhʊd|
[f. swan n. + -hood.]
The condition of being a (full-grown) swan; in quot. 1857, of being a ‘swan’ as opposed to a ‘goose’ (see swan n. 2 a).
1857Trollope Barchester T. xx, Clearly showing that Mr. Arabin had not yet proved his qualifications in swanhood to her satisfaction. 1888Mag. of Art Jan. 97 The cygnet is growing up to swanhood alone. |