late 14c., "womanish; voluptuous; tender," from Latin effeminatus "womanish, effeminate," past participle of effeminare "make a woman of," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + femina "woman" (see feminine). Rarely used but in reproach. The noun meaning "effeminate person" is from 1590s. Related: Effeminately; effemination.
雙語例句
1. His voice was curiously high-pitched, reedy, almost effeminate.
他的嗓音出奇地高，尖聲尖氣，有些娘娘腔。
來自辭典例句
2. He spoke in an effeminate voice.
他講起話來一副娘娘腔.
來自辭典例句
3. Contrary to his effeminate appearance, he said without reserve during interview.
相對于他的優(yōu)柔寡斷, 在訪談過程中他毫無保留.
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
4. See the handsome but effeminate young man; he has no virile character.