What does maiden mean?

being the first of its kind for someone or something a young unmarried woman, especially in old stories

How is maiden pronounced?

UK /ˈmeɪdən/, US /ˈmeɪdən/.

/ˈmeɪdən/

CEFR level C1Topic TravelWord #5721 in the learning path

首次的；初次的

adj. being the first of its kind for someone or something

首次的；初次的

n. a young unmarried woman, especially in old stories

少女；未婚女子

The new ferry completed its maiden voyage this morning.

这艘新渡轮今天上午完成了首航。

The aircraft's maiden flight marked an important step towards developing cleaner forms of regional transport.

这架飞机的首飞标志着开发更清洁的区域交通方式迈出了重要一步。

形容词常指首次；名词指少女时带文学或古旧色彩。

What does maiden mean?: being the first of its kind for someone or something a young unmarried woman, especially in old stories
How is maiden pronounced?: UK /ˈmeɪdən/, US /ˈmeɪdən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.