Word
doxy
/ˈdɔksi/
noun
好斗的小精灵；凶猛的仙灵
a small, aggressive fairy-like creature
- 1.
An aggressive creature similar to a fairy.
类似仙女的攻击性生物
类似仙女的攻击性生物；情妇；妓女；淫妇
In use
The king's doxy was known to have great influence over his decisions.
In the tavern, a doxy sat in the corner, waiting for customers.
The old sailor told tales of a doxy he met in every port.
have a doxy
The old king kept a doxy in a cottage near the palace.
老国王在宫殿附近的小屋里养了一个情妇。
doxy of someone
She was known as the doxy of the wealthy merchant.
她被人称为那个富商的情妇。
common doxy
此词为古旧或文学用语。
In the tavern, a common doxy entertained the sailors.
酒馆里，一个妓女在取悦水手们。
Connections
Confusing words
- doxie
- 腊肠犬 · doxy 指情妇或妓女，而 doxie 指腊肠犬，两者拼写和发音相似但意义完全不同。
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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