mistress
/ˈmɪstrəs/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5925 in the learning path
情妇；婚外女伴
Definitions
n. A woman having a relationship with someone married to another person.
情妇；婚外女伴
n. A woman who owns or controls a household, in older usage.
女主人
n. A woman highly skilled in a particular activity.
女能手；女专家
Example
In the novel, he buys his mistress a necklace.
在这部小说中，他给情妇买了一条项链。
Historical novels often portray a wealthy man's mistress as financially dependent, reflecting unequal opportunities for women.
历史小说常把富人的情妇描写为经济上依附他人的女性，反映出女性机会的不平等。
Collocations
- have a mistress
- mistress of the house
- mistress of her craft
Usage tip
不可当作妻子或普通女友；女主人义较陈旧。
FAQ
- What does mistress mean?
- A woman having a relationship with someone married to another person. A woman who owns or controls a household, in older usage. A woman highly skilled in a particular activity.
- How is mistress pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɪstrəs/, US /ˈmɪstrəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
