effeminate
/ɪˈfemɪnət/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˈfemɪnət/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈfe-mə-nət/ (ame, mw)
effeminate — 形容詞
- effeminatepositive
- more effeminatecomparative
- most effeminatesuperlative
1. used to describe a man whose style, movements, or behaviour are seen by others a
娘娘腔的
形容男性言行舉止像女性
used to describe a man whose style, movements, or behaviour are seen by others as resembling qualities that society traditionally expects in women — a description that is often meant critically or dismissively.
The other boys teased Kenji for being effeminate, simply because he spoke softly and avoided rough games.
其他男孩取笑 Kenji 娘娘腔，只因為他說話輕聲細語又不玩粗野的遊戲。
teased for being effeminate — common disapproving frame
Thiago's uncle criticised his taste in clothing, calling it effeminate and unsuitable for a young man.
Thiago 的叔叔批評他的穿衣品味，說太娘娘腔了，不適合年輕男性。
Amara stood up for her younger brother when classmates mocked his effeminate way of walking.
Amara 在同學嘲笑她弟弟走路娘娘腔時挺身為他辯護。
The film presents an effeminate villain whose delicate gestures are meant to signal weakness.
這部電影將反派描寫得很娘娘腔，用纖細的舉止來暗示他性格軟弱。
Coach Okonkwo ordered thirteen-year-old Chidi to run five extra laps, calling his exhausted tears effeminate and unworthy of the wrestling team.
Okonkwo 教練叫十三歲的 Chidi 多跑五圈，說他累得哭出來很娘娘腔，不配待在角力隊。
用法筆記
This adjective is almost always used disapprovingly, implying that the man's behaviour or appearance falls short of socially expected masculine standards. It can be hurtful and is best avoided in neutral description.
常見錯誤
effeminate — 名詞
1. a word used as a hostile label for a person, typically a man, who is regarded by
娘娘腔
對被認為女性化男性的貶稱
a word used as a hostile label for a person, typically a man, who is regarded by others as having the qualities or mannerisms that society associates more with women than with men.
In the novel, the school bully called Thiago an effeminate and shoved him against the lockers.
小說裡，校園惡霸罵 Thiago 是娘娘腔，還把他推到置物櫃上。
noun used as a direct insult: 'an effeminate'
The opposition newspaper dismissed the mayor as an effeminate who could not handle tough decisions.
反對派報紙稱市長是娘娘腔，說他無法處理棘手的決策。
Director Hendricks called junior analyst Arun an effeminate at the Taipei staff meeting, and Arun transferred departments the next week.
Hendricks 主管在臺北的部門會議上當著眾人罵初級分析師 Arun 是娘娘腔，Arun 隔週就調部門了。
用法筆記
Using 'effeminate' as a noun to refer to a person is considered more offensive than the adjective form. It reduces the person to a single perceived trait and functions as a slur. Avoid in neutral or formal writing.