| 释义 |
matehood, n.|ˈmeɪthʊd|
[f. mate n.2 + -hood.]
The condition or fact of being a mate; companionship, fellowship. Cf. mateship n.
1924S. Stevenson Surplus xxiv. 298 To limit the fullest manifestation..to beings, between whom the physical tie of matehood or parenthood exists, is like declaring that electricity can only be generated by one particular kind of dynamo. 1965M. Frayn Tin Men xiii. 68 His belief in the universal matehood of man. 1986Act Feb. 4/1 Philip goes to visit Steve who makes overtures to him for renewed matehood. |