mistress

🇬🇧 UK/'mistris/🇺🇸 US
B2

Definitions

n.

A woman who has a long-term sexual relationship with a married man; a woman in authority or control; a female teacher.

情妇;女主人;女教师

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
mistressother
=mistress

Common Collocations

  • 1.mistress of the house女主人
  • 2.lady mistress贵妇
  • 3.schoolmistress女校长

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    As the [mistress] of the household, she managed all the staff.

  • 2.

    The [mistress] of the academy taught literature with great passion.

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