virginal

• 形容处于原始、纯洁或未受触动状态的事物；常指没有性经验的人，即童贞的、处女的。

Describes something that is in its original, pure, or untouched state; often used to describe a person who has not had sexual intercourse.

1. Characteristic of a virginB2formal

   Relating to or having the qualities associated with a virgin, such as purity or innocence.

   处女的

   • Her virginal white dress symbolized her innocence.
   • The painting depicted a virginal maiden in a peaceful garden.
   • He spoke of her virginal beauty in his poetry.

   同义词celibatechasteinnocentmaidenlymodestpureundefiledvestalvirgin

   反义词corruptexperiencedimpuresophisticatedworldly

2. Untouched or undefiledC1formal

   Remaining in an original, pure, or unspoiled state; not altered or damaged.

   未受玷污的

   • The explorers discovered a virginal forest untouched by human hands.
   • The manuscript was found in a virginal state, perfectly preserved.
   • They admired the virginal snow covering the landscape.

   同义词chasteimmaculateintactmaidenlypristinepureuncorruptedundefiledunsulliedvestal

   反义词contaminatedcorrupteddefiledimpurepollutedsoiledstainedtainted

3. In a state of sexual virginityB2formal

   Describing someone who has not engaged in sexual intercourse.

   处女的

   • In some cultures, remaining virginal until marriage is highly valued.
   • The novel's protagonist is a virginal young woman navigating love.
   • She chose to stay virginal for personal and religious reasons.

   同义词chastemaidenlypurevirgin

   反义词experiencedunchaste

• 维金纳琴，一种无脚的长方形小型拨弦键盘乐器，16至17世纪常由女性演奏。

A legless rectangular harpsichord, typically played by women during the 16th and 17th centuries.

1. Musical instrumentC1formalart

   A legless rectangular harpsichord, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, often played by women.

   维吉纳琴

   • She played a beautiful melody on the virginal.
   • The museum displayed a well-preserved virginal from the Elizabethan era.
   • In the 17th century, the virginal was a common instrument in wealthy households.

   同义词pair of virginals