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单词 bluestocking
释义
bluestockingblue‧stock‧ing /ˈbluːˌstɒkɪŋ $ -ˌstɑː-/ noun [countable] British English Word Origin
WORD ORIGINbluestocking
Origin:
1700-1800 From the ‘blue’ (actually grey) stockings worn by gentlemen at that time
Examples
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  • The bluestocking pair dispensed eccentricity and cheer.
  • Unfortunately Anthony usually chose college friends and Nigel didn't really take to bluestocking women.
a woman who is more interested in ideas and studying than in parties, men etc – sometimes used to show disapproval
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