early 14c., "female teacher, governess," from Old French maistresse "mistress (lover); housekeeper; governess, female teacher" (Modern French maîtresse), fem. of maistre "master" (see master (n.)). Sense of "a woman who employs others or has authority over servants" is from early 15c. Sense of "kept woman of a married man" is from early 15c.
双语例句
1. Anthony sometimes felt that his mistress was his superior in will-power.
有时安东尼感觉他的情妇比他更有意志力。
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2. She had always been mistress of her own destiny.
她总是能够掌握自己的命运。
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3. We had a very good mathematics mistress who pulled me up.
我们有个很出色的女数学老师，她帮我提高了水平。
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4. Barking deliriously, the dog bounded towards his mistress.