girl
/ɡɜːl/ · /ɡɝːl/
CEFR level A1Topic SocietyWord #108 in the learning path
女孩；姑娘
Definitions
n. A female child or young woman
女孩；姑娘
Example
The girl carefully carried her kitten into the house.
那个女孩小心翼翼地把小猫抱进屋里。
Ensuring that every girl can attend school is essential for reducing inequality and supporting economic development.
确保每个女孩都能上学，对于减少不平等和促进经济发展至关重要。
Collocations
- young girl
- teenage girl
- school girl
Word family
- girlhood (n.)
- girlish (adj.)
Antonyms
- boy
Usage tip
成年女性正式称woman；girl不直接表示女朋友。
FAQ
- What does girl mean?
- A female child or young woman
- How is girl pronounced?
- UK /ɡɜːl/, US /ɡɝːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
