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distaff

美['dɪ.stæf],英['dɪstɑːf],

释义

adj. 女性的; n. (旧时手工纺纱用的)纺纱杆; 网络释义: 卷线杆;手工纺纱杆;纺线车;

例句

At the moment several new factors are combining to favour the distaff side more.
此时,一些新的因素融合在一起,使得民众对女性政客更加偏爱。
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

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