widow
/ˈwɪdəʊ/ · /ˈwɪdoʊ/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4598 in the learning path
寡妇；丧偶的女性
Definitions
n. a woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried
寡妇；丧偶的女性
Example
The widow next door invited us over for tea.
住在隔壁的那位丧偶女士邀请我们去喝茶。
A widow living alone may benefit from community programmes that offer companionship and practical support.
独居的丧偶女性可能受益于提供陪伴和实际帮助的社区项目。
Collocations
- an elderly widow
- a war widow
- a young widow
Word family
- widower (n.)
- widowed (adj.)
- widowhood (n.)
Usage tip
widow指丧偶女性；丧偶男性用widower。
FAQ
- What does widow mean?
- a woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried
- How is widow pronounced?
- UK /ˈwɪdəʊ/, US /ˈwɪdoʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
