| 单词 | beau |
| 释义 | beau (once / 960 pages) n A beau is an old-fashioned term for "boyfriend." When your great-grandmother was young, she probably had a beau. Beau means "handsome" in French. Pronounce it the same way the French do, with a long o: "boh." The word recalls more innocent times, when gentleman courted their ladies and skirts barely rose above ankle level. You'll hardly ever hear beau used today, unless you're watching a movie, play or television drama set in the past. WORD FAMILYbeau: beaus, beaux USAGE EXAMPLESEarlier this year Lopez split from her longtime beau, Casper Smart . Los Angeles Times(Dec 28, 2016) In sixth position is another international entrant in Beau Geste. The Guardian(Dec 26, 2016) So what’s dear old dad’s problem with his darling’s beau? Seattle Times(Dec 22, 2016) 1n a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman Syn|Hyper boyfriend, fellow, swain, young man lover a person who loves someone or is loved by someone adult male, manan adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman) 2n a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance Syn|Exp|Hypo|Hyper clotheshorse, dandy, dude, fashion plate, fop, gallant, sheik, swell George Bryan Brummell English dandy who was a fashion leader during the Regency (1778-1840) cockscomb, coxcomb a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments macaronia British dandy in the 18th century who affected Continental mannerisms adult male, man an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman) |
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