| 单词 | debutante |
| 释义 | debutante (once / 10844 pages) n A debutante is usually a wealthy girl whose parents wish to introduce her to society in a BIG way — in "a debutante ball" that looks like something out of a scene from Gone with the Wind. In the United States, debutante balls usually, but not always, take place in the South and are a way to introduce wealthy young women to especially eligible young bachelors. The word debutante is derived from the French word debut, meaning “a first performance or showing.” The original French word debutante referred to a new actress making her first appearance on the stage. So, think of a debutante as a young woman making her debut in society. WORD FAMILYdebutante: debutantes USAGE EXAMPLESAnd some boldface names are preparing to begin trading in the public markets next year, potentially providing ballast for a bigger wave of debutantes. New York Times(Dec 29, 2016) She’s no longer the breathy debutante describing her decorating choices to the TV cameras. Seattle Times(Dec 22, 2016) She called herself a “middle-aged debutante — even a Cinderella, as far as that kind of life was concerned.” Washington Post(Nov 27, 2016) n a young woman making her debut into society Syn|Hyper deb adult female, woman an adult female person (as opposed to a man) |
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