willowy

英 ['wɪləʊɪ] 美 ['wɪloi]
  • adj. 苗条的;柔软的

英文词源


willowy (adj.)
"flexible and graceful," 1791, from willow + -y (2). Earlier "bordered or shaded by willows" (1751). Willowish is older (1650s) but only in reference to the color of willow leaves. Related: Willowiness.

双语例句


1. Some guys go for tall, willowy girls.
有些男人喜欢又高又瘦的女人。

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2. Rhoda's willowy figure, modish straw hat, and fuchsia gloves and shoes surprised Janice.
罗达的苗条身材, 时髦的草帽, 紫红色的手套和鞋使杰妮丝有些惊讶.

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3. She is really thin, a willowy 5 feet and 7 inches tall.
她很瘦, 像柳条又瘦又高.

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4. She was transformed from a lanky adolescent into a willowy young woman.
她从一个瘦削的少女变成一位苗条的少妇.

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5. I love my skin, it is smooth willowy.
我爱我的皮肤, 它光滑有弹性.

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