| 词组 | damsels |
| 释义 | (redirected from damsels)damsel in distressA helpless woman who needs to be rescued from some danger. The term is a reference to the stereotypical female character in romantic stories who serves solely to be rescued by a heroic male character. It's not like I'm a damsel in distress, Dad—I'll be fine living on my own. damsel in distressa young woman in trouble. humorousDamsel in distress makes humorous reference to the ladies in chivalric romances whose sole purpose was to be rescued from peril by a knight in shining armour (see knight). a ˌdamsel in diˈstress(humorous) a woman who needs help from a man, often to solve a practical problem: When I got a flat tyre I had to wait for my boyfriend to come and help me, like a true damsel in distress! Damsel is an old word for a young woman who is not married. |
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