purdah

英[ˈpɜ:də]
美[ˈpɜrdə]

基本释义

n.
置身深闺; 身闺制度

实用例句

to be in purdah

不公开露面

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英英释义

Noun
  • 1. a state of social isolation

  • 2. the traditional Hindu or Muslim system of keeping women secluded

  • 3. a screen used in India to separate women from men or strangers

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