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spinster

/ˈspɪnstə/ /ˈspɪnstɚ/

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noun

노처녀

(sometimes derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.

Examples :

"Aunt Mildred, a spinster well past the age most women marry, is often asked when she plans to find a partner. "

대부분의 여성이 결혼하는 나이를 훨씬 넘긴 노처녀인 밀드레드 이모는 종종 언제 파트너를 찾을 계획인지 질문을 받는다.

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noun

홍보 전문가

One who spins (puts a spin on) a political media story so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance; a spin doctor, spin merchant or spin master.

Examples :

"The political spinster framed the teacher's controversial comments in a positive light, arguing they were actually a valuable contribution to the debate. "

홍보 전문가는 교사의 논란이 많은 발언을 긍정적으로 포장하여, 실제로는 토론에 가치 있는 기여를 했다고 주장했다.

politics media communication government job business

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noun

실 잣는 여자

Someone whose occupation was spinning thread.

Examples :

"In the village, the old spinster made thread for the local weavers. "

마을에서, 늙은 실 잣는 여자는 지역 직공들을 위해 실을 만들었다.

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noun

악녀, 마녀

A woman of evil life and character; so called from being forced to spin in a house of correction.

Examples :

"The villagers whispered that the spinster was known for her dishonest dealings. "

마을 사람들은 그 악녀가 부정직한 거래로 유명하다고 속삭였다.

person character history age moral society

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noun

거미

A spider; an insect (such as a silkworm) which spins thread.

Examples :

"The silkworm is a type of spinster that produces strong, beautiful threads. "

누에고치는 강하고 아름다운 실을 생산하는 일종의 거미입니다.