c. 1300, from Old French ma dame, literally "my lady," from Latin mea domina (compare madonna). Meaning "female owner or manager of a brothel" is first attested 1871.
1. Sue is a thoroughly precocious little madam if ever there was one.
休确实是个少见的早熟的小丫头。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Dear Madam, Thank you for your interest in our Memorial Scheme.
尊敬的女士,感谢您对我们的纪念方案的关注。
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3. "Why, this is nothing but common vegetable soup!"— 'So it is. madam.'
c. 1300, from Old French ma dame, literally "my lady," from Latin mea domina (compare madonna). Meaning "female owner or manager of a brothel" is first attested 1871.
双语例句
1. Sue is a thoroughly precocious little madam if ever there was one.
休确实是个少见的早熟的小丫头。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Dear Madam, Thank you for your interest in our Memorial Scheme.
尊敬的女士,感谢您对我们的纪念方案的关注。
来自柯林斯例句
3. "Why, this is nothing but common vegetable soup!"— 'So it is. madam.'