baroness
/ˈbærənəs/
CEFR level C2Topic SocietyWord #7209 in the learning path
女男爵；男爵夫人
Definitions
n. A woman holding a baron's rank, or a baron's wife.
女男爵；男爵夫人
Example
The baroness welcomed visitors into her family's old castle.
女男爵欢迎游客来到她家族的古堡。
The portrait of the baroness illustrates how clothing once communicated social rank and wealth.
这幅女男爵肖像展示了服饰过去如何传达社会地位和财富。
Collocations
- a life baroness
- the title of baroness
Word family
- baron (n.)
- barony (n.)
Usage tip
可指本人拥有爵位的女性，也可指男爵之妻。
FAQ
- What does baroness mean?
- A woman holding a baron's rank, or a baron's wife.
- How is baroness pronounced?
- UK /ˈbærənəs/, US /ˈbærənəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
