wife
含义: A married woman, especially in relation to her spouse
The word 'wife' refers to a woman who is married. It's used both as a term of reference and in legal contexts. Common expressions include 'husband and wife' and 'wife and mother'. In British English, 'the wife' is sometimes used informally to refer to one's own wife.
例句
- He introduced me to his wife at the party. 他在派对上把我介绍给了他的妻子。Me presentó a su esposa en la fiesta.彼はパーティーで奥さんを紹介してくれました。그는 파티에서 아내를 소개해 주었습니다.
- They've been husband and wife for twenty years. 他们结婚已经二十年了。Llevan veinte años siendo marido y mujer.彼らは夫婦になって20年になります。그들은 부부가 된 지 20년이 되었습니다.
- My wife is picking me up from the station. 我妻子要来车站接我。Mi esposa me recogerá en la estación.妻が駅まで迎えに来てくれます。아내가 역까지 마중 나옵니다.
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old English 'wīf', originally meaning simply 'woman'. The shift to meaning specifically a married woman was gradual. The older sense survives in 'midwife' (literally 'with-woman') and 'fishwife'.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
From Old English 'wīf' meaning simply 'woman'. The original meaning survives in terms like 'midwife' (literally 'with-woman') and 'fishwife'. The shift to meaning specifically a married woman happened gradually over centuries.
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