matronize.
/mey-truh-nahyz/US // ˈmeɪ trəˌnaɪz //
母系化,娘化,娘娘腔化,娘娘腔
Definitions
v.verb · 有主动词
- 1.
ma·tron·ized, ma·tron·iz·ing.
- ›to cause to become matronly; cause to act as, or fulfill the role of, matron.
- ›to serve as a matron to; chaperon.
v.verb · 无主动词
- 1.
ma·tron·ized, ma·tron·iz·ing.
- ›to become a matron.
Examples
"I'm sure Aunt Marion ought to be here to matronize you," said Jack.
I dote upon chaperones; and by coming with this family, I had Mrs. Twamberley to matronize me.
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