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单词 woman of the world
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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
woman of the world, 
  1. a woman experienced and sophisticated in the ways and manners of the world, esp. the world of society.
  • 1570–80

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
world /wɜrld/USA pronunciation   n. 
  1. the earth when it is considered as a planet:[singular* the + ~]how life developed in the world.
  2. everything that exists;
    the universe:[countable]In a world of three dimensions, time is the fourth dimension.
  3. [countable] a planet;
    a body in space that is not a star.
  4. a particular part or division of the earth:[singular* the + ~]the Western world; the ancient world.
  5. the human race;
    humanity:[singular* the + ~]feeding the whole world.
  6. the general public:[singular* the + ~]The world worships success and money.
  7. a class or group of people with common interests:[countable]the literary world.
  8. an area, sphere, realm, or domain of activity or existence:[countable]the world of dreams; the world of sports.
  9. one of the general groupings of physical nature:[countable]the animal world.
  10. Often, worlds. [plural] a great deal: [+ of + plural noun]a world of problems.[+ of + uncountable noun]a world of trouble on my mind.
Idioms
  1. Idioms bring (someone) into the world, [bring + object + into + the + world]
    • to give birth to;
      bear.
    • to deliver (a baby).
  2. Idioms come into the world, to be born.
  3. Idioms for (all) the world:
    • [with a negative word or phrase] for anything, however great;
      under any circumstances;
      definitely (not):I wouldn't harm my children for all the world.
    • in every respect;
      precisely:He looks for all the world like his twin brother.
  4. Idioms in the world:
    • at all:without a care in the world.
    • (used to intensify a question):How in the world will you get home?
  5. Idioms out of this world, extraordinary;
    wonderful:The dinner was simply out of this world.
  6. Idioms world without end, for all eternity;
    forever.


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
world  (wûrld),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. the earth or globe, considered as a planet.
  2. (often cap.) a particular division of the earth:the Western world.
  3. the earth or a part of it, with its inhabitants, affairs, etc., during a particular period:the ancient world.
  4. humankind;
    the human race;
    humanity:The world must eliminate war and poverty.
  5. the public generally:The whole world knows it.
  6. the class of persons devoted to the affairs, interests, or pursuits of this life:The world worships success.
  7. a particular class of people, with common interests, aims, etc.:the fashionable world.
  8. any sphere, realm, or domain, with all pertaining to it:a child's world;the world of dreams;the insect world.
  9. everything that exists;
    the universe;
    the macrocosm.
  10. any complex whole conceived as resembling the universe:the world of the microcosm.
  11. one of the three general groupings of physical nature:animal world;mineral world;vegetable world.
  12. any period, state, or sphere of existence:this world; the world to come.
  13. Often, worlds. a great deal:That vacation was worlds of fun.
  14. any indefinitely great expanse.
  15. any heavenly body:the starry worlds.
  16. bring into the world:
    • to give birth to;
      bear:My grandmother brought nine children into the world.
    • to deliver (a baby):the doctor brought many children into the world.
  17. come into the world, to be born:Her first child came into the world in June.
  18. for all the world:
    • for any consideration, however great:She wouldn't come to visit us for all the world.
    • in every respect;
      precisely:You look for all the world like my Aunt Mary.
  19. in the world:
    • at all;
      ever:I never in the world would have believed such an obvious lie.
    • from among all possibilities:Where in the world did you find that hat?
  20. on top of the world. See top 1 (def. 25).
  21. out of this or the world, exceptional;
    fine:The chef prepared a roast duck that was out of this world.
  22. set the world on fire, to achieve great fame and success:He didn't seem to be the type to set the world on fire.
  23. think the world of, to like or admire greatly:His coworkers think the world of him.
  24. world without end, for all eternity;
    for always.
  • Gmc *wer-ald- literally, age of man
  • bef. 900; Middle English; Old English world, weorold; cognate with Dutch wereld, German Welt, Old Norse verǫld, all
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See earth. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
world /wɜːld/ n
  1. the earth as a planet, esp including its inhabitants
  2. mankind; the human race
  3. people generally; the public: in the eyes of the world
  4. social or public life: to go out into the world
  5. the universe or cosmos; everything in existence
  6. a complex united whole regarded as resembling the universe
  7. any star or planet, esp one that might be inhabited
  8. (often capital) a division or section of the earth, its history, or its inhabitants: the Western World, the Ancient World, the Third World
  9. an area, sphere, or realm considered as a complete environment: the animal world
  10. any field of human activity or way of life or those involved in it: the world of television
  11. a period or state of existence: the next world
  12. the total circumstances and experience of an individual that make up his life, esp that part of it relating to happiness: you have shattered my world
  13. a large amount, number, or distance: worlds apart
  14. worldly or secular life, ways, or people
  15. bring into the world(of a midwife, doctor, etc) to deliver (a baby)
  16. to give birth to
  17. come into the worldto be born
  18. for all the worldin every way; exactly
  19. give to the worldto publish
  20. in the world ⇒ (usually used with a negative) (intensifier): no-one in the world can change things
  21. man of the world, woman of the worlda man or woman experienced in social or public life
  22. not long for this worldnearing death
  23. on top of the worldinformal exultant, elated, or very happy
  24. informal wonderful; excellent
  25. set the world on fireto be exceptionally or sensationally successful
  26. the best of both worldsthe benefits from two different or opposed ways of life, philosophies, etc
  27. think the world ofto be extremely fond of or hold in very high esteem
  28. world of one's owna state of mental detachment from other people
  29. world without endfor ever
  30. (modifier) of or concerning most or all countries; worldwide: world politics, a world record
  31. (in combination) throughout the world: world-famous
Etymology: Old English w(e)orold, from wer man + ald age, life; related to Old Frisian warld, wrald, Old Norse verold, Old High German wealt (German Welt)
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