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spinster

/ˈspɪnstə/ /ˈspɪnstɚ/

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noun

老处女，单身老女人。

(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. "

米尔德里德阿姨是個老处女，早就过了适婚年龄，所以常常有人问她什么时候打算找个伴。

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noun

新闻发言人，公关，危机公关。

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. "

这位政治新闻发言人以积极的方式解读了那位老师备受争议的评论，声称这些评论实际上对辩论做出了宝贵的贡献。

politics media communication government job business

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noun

纺织女，纺纱女.

Someone whose occupation was spinning thread.

Examples :

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

在村子里，那位老纺纱女为当地的织布工纺线。

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noun

老处女, 坏女人

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. "

村民们窃窃私语，说那个坏女人老处女以不诚实的手段出名。

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noun

纺织者，纺纱者，纺织娘。

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

Examples :

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

蚕是一种能吐出结实美丽丝线的纺织娘。