| 单词 | lady |
| 释义 | lady lady /ˈleɪ.di/ noun B1 [C] a polite or old-fashioned way of referring to or talking to a woman: » There's a young lady here to see you.» Mind your language - there are ladies present!» Say "thank you" to the lady, children.» OLD-FASHIONED Is the lady of the house (= the most important or only woman who lives in the house) at home?Thesaurus+: ↑Kinds of women , ↑Men and womenF0 [C] OLD-FASHIONED a woman who behaves in a way that is traditionally considered to be suitable for a woman: » Of course I remember Mrs Connor - she was a real lady.Thesaurus+: ↑Kinds of women , ↑Men and womenF0 [C] OLD-FASHIONED sometimes used before the name of a job done by a woman: » a lady doctorThesaurus+: ↑Kinds of women , ↑Men and womenF0 [as form of address] US used to talk to a woman in a way that is not polite and is considered offensive by many women: » Hey, lady, what's the rush?Thesaurus+: ↑Friendly and unfriendly terms of addressladies [S, + sing/pl verb] UK (US ladies' room)F0 a women's toilet in a public place or building such as a hotel or restaurant: » I'm just going to the ladies.» Is there a ladies on this floor?Thesaurus+: ↑The toiletladies and gentlemenF0 used to talk to the members of the audience when you are making a speech: » Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Theatre Royal.Thesaurus+: ↑Welcoming, greeting and greetings• • • Extra Examples:» In those days it was considered not quite proper for young ladies to be seen talking to men in public.» I was standing waiting for a bus, wedged between two elderly ladies and their bags of shopping.» The old lady rented us her spare bedroom for £55 a week.» Step aside, please - this lady needs a doctor.» Don't speak to me in that tone of voice , young lady! |
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