| 单词 | duenna-like |
| 释义 | > as lemmasduˈenna-like duˈenna-like adj. like or characteristic of a duenna. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > safety > protection or defence > care, protection, or charge > [adjective] > acting as chaperon > like a chaperon duenna-like1784 duenna-ish1818 duennesque1881 1784 Mem. Perdita xv. 171 The severity and Duenna-like conduct of the favourite attendant. 1866 W. Davidge Footlight Flashes xv. 186 Worthily desirous to watch over their female offspring..they exhibit a duenna-like supervision. 1935 P. G. Wodehouse Luck of Bodkins xvi. 183 He drew his lips together in that duenna-like way with which Monty was so familiar. 1998 Times 15 June 21 A petite, duenna-like figure with jet-black hair. < as lemmas |
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