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trophy wife

/ˈtrəʊfi waɪf/

翻译: 贬义用语,指年轻漂亮、被年长富有丈夫视为身份象征的妻子,暗示丈夫更看重其外貌而非能力。

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/ˈtrəʊfi waɪf/C1informal
  • zh贬义用语,指年轻漂亮、被年长富有丈夫视为身份象征的妻子,暗示丈夫更看重其外貌而非能力。

A derogatory term for a young, attractive wife who is seen as a status symbol for an older, wealthy husband, implying she is valued more for her appearance than her abilities.

  1. Young attractive spouseC1informal

    A young, attractive wife who is seen as a status symbol for her older, successful husband.

    zh花瓶妻子

    • He brought his trophy wife to the business gala.
    • The media often portrays trophy wives as glamorous but shallow.
    • Some people criticize the concept of a trophy wife as outdated.