late 14c., "womanish; voluptuous; tender," from Latin effeminatus "womanish, effeminate," past participle of effeminare "make a woman of," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + femina "woman" (see feminine). Rarely used but in reproach. The noun meaning "effeminate person" is from 1590s. Related: Effeminately; effemination.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. His voice was curiously high-pitched, reedy, almost effeminate.
他的嗓音出奇地高，尖聲尖氣，有些娘娘腔。
來(lái)自辭典例句
2. He spoke in an effeminate voice.
他講起話來(lái)一副娘娘腔.
來(lái)自辭典例句
3. Contrary to his effeminate appearance, he said without reserve during interview.
相對(duì)于他的優(yōu)柔寡斷, 在訪談過(guò)程中他毫無(wú)保留.
來(lái)自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
4. See the handsome but effeminate young man; he has no virile character.