释义 |
aunt \ˈant, ˈaa(ə)-, ˈai-, ˈȧ-, ˈä-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English aunte, from Old French ante, from Latin amita father's sister — more at amateur 1. a. : the sister of one's father or mother b. : the wife of one's uncle — often used as a term of endearment for any woman (as an older one) who is regarded with benevolent affection 2. obsolete : an old crone or bawd |