princess
/ˌprɪnˈses/ · /ˈprɪnses/
CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #1275 in the learning path
公主；王妃
Definitions
n. A king's or queen's daughter, or a prince's wife.
公主；王妃
Example
The princess waved to the crowd from her carriage.
公主从马车里向人群挥手。
Traditional stories often portray a princess as dependent, whereas modern adaptations increasingly emphasise her independence and leadership.
传统故事常将公主塑造成依赖他人的形象，而现代改编作品越来越强调她的独立性和领导力。
Collocations
- a royal princess
- a fairy-tale princess
Word family
- prince (n.)
Usage tip
可指君主的女儿，也可指王子的妻子。
FAQ
- What does princess mean?
- A king's or queen's daughter, or a prince's wife.
- How is princess pronounced?
- UK /ˌprɪnˈses/, US /ˈprɪnses/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
