1. the expression people use as a respectful substitute when talking about a woman'
1.名詞B2
釋義
女性衛生
月經及經期用品的委婉說法
the expression people use as a respectful substitute when talking about a woman's monthly period and the products or supplies that are helpful during that time
例句
The nurse discussed feminine hygiene with the class before any girls had started their periods.
護理師在班上任何女同學開始有月經之前，就先跟她們討論了女性衛生的話題。
noun modifier in educational context
Sven picked up some feminine hygiene products at the pharmacy for his sister.
Sven 幫妹妹在藥局買了一些女性衛生用品。
noun modifier: feminine hygiene + [products]
The store moved the feminine hygiene aisle closer to the pharmacy counter for easier access.
那家店把女性衛生用品走道移到靠近藥局的櫃檯，方便顧客取用。
Antonia felt awkward when the cashier asked loudly if she needed feminine hygiene items.
Antonia 在店員大聲問她是否需要女性衛生用品時，覺得很尷尬。
collocation: feminine hygiene + items
Ritu's mother bought a book about feminine hygiene to help prepare her daughter for puberty.
chiefly British English; slightly dated but still common on packaging
文法句型
feminine hygiene + [product/item/need/section]
用法筆記
Frequently used as a modifier before nouns such as products, section, or needs. It is considered more polite and indirect than saying 'period' or 'menstruation', especially in public or formal settings.
常見錯誤
I bought feminine hygiene for myself.
I bought feminine hygiene products for myself.
The phrase feminine hygiene is usually paired with a noun like products or items rather than standing alone.