| 单词 | workwomanlike |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈworkˌwomanlike ˈworkˌwomanlike adv. and adj. [after workmanlike adv. and workmanlike adj.] (a) adv. (with reference to a woman) competently, efficiently (now rare); (b) adj. (of a woman) showing practised skill; competent, efficient. ΘΠ the world > action or operation > ability > skill or skilfulness > [adverb] > in workmanlike manner workmanlike1447 workmanly1468 workwomanlike1641 1641 C. van de Passe Les abus du Mariage Pl. 4 I now am Mistris of my crafte, and can Worke-womanlike deale in it [no direct equivalents in Du. and Fr. versions in the same volume]. 1845 J. G. Millingen Jack Hornet II. ii. 27 The transaction..was carried on in a straightforward, workwoman-like style. 1903 ‘S. Tytler’ Machinations of Janet xii. 189 She goes about her work workwoman-like. 2006 Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, Va.) (Nexis) 12 Dec. b10 Her team thumped Chicago State in workwomanlike fashion. < as lemmas |
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