| 单词 | mistress |
| 释义 | mistress n. 1. a female head of a household. 2. a a woman in authority over others. b the female owner of a pet. 3. a woman with power to control etc. (often foll. by of: mistress of the situation). 4. Brit. a a female teacher (music mistress). b a female head of a college etc. 5. a a woman (other than his wife) with whom a married man has a (usu. prolonged) sexual relationship. b archaic or poet. a woman loved and courted by a man. 6. archaic or dial. (as a title) = MRS. Phrases and idioms Mistress of the Robes a lady in charge of the Queen's wardrobe. Etymology: ME f. OF maistresse f. maistre MASTER |
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