shrewish

英[ˈʃru:ɪʃ]

美[ˈʃruɪʃ]

基本释义

Would he leave his shrewish wife, sell the Two Lions and live like a king?

他会不会离开那位厉害的妻子, 把“双狮”卖掉,去过国王一样的生活?

辞典例句

The old fisherman was cursed by his shrewish wife.

老渔夫被他那厉害的老婆骂了一痛.

期刊摘选

A woman regarded as disreputable or shrewish.

被认为是不名誉的或泼辣的女人.

期刊摘选

Adjective

1. continually complaining or faultfinding;
"a shrewish wife"
"nagging parents"