Word · Frequency #35118
harlots
/ˈhɑːlət/
noun
妓女；娼妓
harlots is the plural of harlot.
核心释义
a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
- 1.
妓女
a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
妓女；妓女；[法] 妓女
用法In use
The ancient city was known for its many harlots who worked in the port district.
用法提示：名词复数形式作主语
In the story, the protagonist is betrayed by a harlot he trusted.
用法提示：名词单数形式作宾语
She refused to be called a harlot, insisting she was an actress.
用法提示：名词单数形式作主语补语
be a harlot
She was a harlot.
她是一个妓女。
call sb a harlot
They called her a harlot.
他们叫她妓女。
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- prostitute
- 妓女 · prostitute 是普遍用词，中性；harlot 是古语或文学用词，带有贬义。
- whore
- 妓女 · whore 是强烈贬义、粗俗的用词；harlot 语气较弱，常用于文学。
学习提示Learner notes
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