| 释义 |
languisher|ˈlæŋgwɪʃə(r)|
[f. languish v. + -er1.]
One who languishes or pines; also, one who assumes languid looks, or casts glances expressive of amorous languor.
1599Nashe Lenten Stuffe 37 Our moderne phisitions, that to any sicke languishers if they be able to waggle their chaps, propound veale for one of the highest nourishers. 1713Steele Guardian No. 87 ⁋1 The very servants are bent upon delights, and commence oglers and languishers. 1751E. Carter in Rambler No. 100 ⁋2 These unhappy languishers in obscurity. 1759Mason Caractacus 77 Mingle the potion so, that it may kill me Just at the instant, this poor languisher Heaves his last sigh. 1896Godey's Mag. Feb. 193/2 A few silly languishers flutter and simper, ‘How nice! how lovely!’ |