| 单词 | waif |
| 释义 | waif (once / 3312 pages) n No matter how cold-hearted you are, it's tough not to feel sympathy for a waif — a neglected or orphaned child. From Oliver Twist to Harry Potter, literature is filled with stories of young waifs who persevere through hardship. In contrast to street urchins or ragamuffins, waifs are generally seen as wholly innocent victims of their situation. This fact may explain why waifs make such compelling literary protagonists. Who's going to root against a kind-hearted orphan? And who would admit it if they did? WORD FAMILYwaif: waifs USAGE EXAMPLESEver since, his meditative stories about society’s waifs and strays have blurred the line between mainstream movies and arthouse cinema. The Guardian(Nov 25, 2016) Such a kid, of course, would be Peter, sweetly played with the wary vulnerability of an abused waif by Trent Moury. Seattle Times(Nov 23, 2016) Also, we all know how the story goes, with its pure-hearted waif and her guardian godmother and the satisfying comedown of her tormentors. Washington Post(Oct 27, 2016) n a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned Syn|Hyper street child child, fry, kid, minor, nestling, nipper, shaver, small fry, tiddler, tike, tyke, youngster a young person of either sex |
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