音标:['hændmeid] ;
n. 侍女, 女仆
n. in a subordinate position
n. a personal maid or female attendant
词型变化:名词复数形式 : handmaids
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handmaid的用法和样例:

例句

用作名词(n.)
  1. Her handmaid brings her cod-fish in a golden plate.侍女金盘脍鲤鱼。
  2. Behold the handmaid of the moon.瞧瞧月亮的侍女。

词汇搭配

  • handmaiden侍女
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