late 14c., "womanish; voluptuous; tender," from Latin effeminatus "womanish, effeminate," past participle of effeminare "make a woman of," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + femina "woman" (see feminine). Rarely used but in reproach. The noun meaning "effeminate person" is from 1590s. Related: Effeminately; effemination.
双语例句
1. His voice was curiously high-pitched, reedy, almost effeminate.
他的嗓音出奇地高，尖声尖气，有些娘娘腔。
来自辞典例句
2. He spoke in an effeminate voice.
他讲起话来一副娘娘腔.
来自辞典例句
3. Contrary to his effeminate appearance, he said without reserve during interview.
相对于他的优柔寡断, 在访谈过程中他毫无保留.
来自互联网
4. See the handsome but effeminate young man; he has no virile character.
