courtesan

[US]/ˌkɔːtɪ'zæn/
[UK]/'kɔrtɪzn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (专与高级官员往来的)妓女,情妇
Word Forms

Example Sentences

Thinkers and poets throughout the ages have offered the courtesan the oblation of their mercy.

各个时期的思想家和诗人都把仁慈的怜悯心奉献给娼家女子。

It is terrified, like Delphos at the fulgurating realities of the vision;it makes tables turn as Dodona did tripods.It places the grisette on the throne, as Rome placed the courtesan there;

和德尔法一样,它在错觉的耀眼的真实性前惊慌,它使桌子旋转,如同多多纳②的三脚凳,它让俏女人坐上宝座,如同罗马让娼妇坐上宝座那样。

famous courtesan in history

历史上著名的名妓

a courtesan's luxurious lifestyle

名妓奢华的生活方式

society's views on courtesans

社会对名妓的看法

a courtesan's beauty and charm

名妓的美丽和魅力

a courtesan's seductive skills

名妓的诱惑技巧

the courtesan entertained wealthy clients

名妓招待富有的客户

a courtesan's elegant attire

名妓优雅的服饰

a courtesan's art of conversation

名妓的谈吐艺术

a courtesan's reputation in society

名妓在社会上的声誉

the courtesan captivated the audience

名妓迷住了观众

Real-world Examples

Yes, so this is Kitty Fisher, the famous 18th century courtesan.

是的,这就是基蒂·费希尔,18 世纪著名的妓女。

Source: British Vintage Makeup Tutorial

As the Geisha's popularity grew, the Oiran courtesans for whom they worked began to grow increasingly resentful of them.

随着艺伎受欢迎程度的提高,为之工作的花魁开始对他们越来越不满。

Source: Curious Muse

Susie shuddered a little, for it reminded her of a courtesan's.

苏西打了个寒颤, 因为这让她想起了妓女。

Source: Magician

Innumerable mirrors reflected women of the world, admirably gowned, actresses of renown, and fashionable courtesans.

无数的镜子映照着世界各地的女性, 她们穿着令人赞叹的长袍、著名的女演员和时髦的妓女。

Source: Magician

Less reputable, or supposedly immoral women, like actresses, courtesans and prostitutes, would apply makeup quite heavily.

声誉较差或被认为不道德的女性,如女演员、妓女和妓女,会大量化妆。

Source: Fashion experts interpret film and television dramas.

" ... dead" ? finished the freckled boy whose head was full of courtesans. " Aye. Murdered by her own singer" .

" … … 死了?" 满脑子想着交际花的雀斑男孩替她说完," 对,她被自己的歌手谋害了。"

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

" When we staged 'La Traviata' (Verdi's opera about a Parisian courtesan), we had water instead of wine, " Mr Fanni recalls.

“当我们上演威尔第的歌剧《茶花女》时,我们喝的是水而不是酒,”范尼先生回忆道。

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The courtesan bent over him, took a long look at his face, at his eyes, which had grown tired.

妓女俯身在他身上,久久地看着他的脸,看着他疲倦的眼睛。

Source: Siddhartha (Original Version)

The original role of geisha was as an assistant to the Oiran, who were high-class courtesans, dressed in amazingly flashy kimono and wearing heavy hairstyles.

艺伎的原始角色是花魁的副手 ,穿着华丽的和服,戴着厚重的发型。

Source: Curious Muse

A beautiful courtesan has been my teacher for a long time, and a rich merchant was my teacher, and some gamblers with dice.

一个花花公子是我的老师,一个富商是我的老师,还有一些赌徒是我的老师。

Source: Siddhartha (Original Version)

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