| 释义 |
eˈmasculating, ppl. a.
[f. as prec. + -ing1.]
fig. That deprives of vigour or manliness; weakening, enfeebling.
1741Betterton in Oldys Eng. Stage ii. 26 Opera..with its emasculating sounds. 1803Wordsw. Sonn. Lib., England! the time is come, Wean Thy heart from its emasculating food. 1860Smiles Self-Help. xi. 284 The habit of intellectual dissipation..cannot fail..to produce a thoroughly emasculating effect. |