Virile



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj.有男子气的, 雄健的
• ［英］ adj.有男子气的, 雄健的 ( masculine)
• ［记］ vir ( 力量) +ile -> 有力量的
• ［例］ a new and virile leadership ( 强有力的新领导)

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French viril, from Latin virilis, from vir man, male; akin to Old English & Old High German wer man, Sanskrit vīra
• Date: 15th century
• 1. having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male; specifically capable of functioning as a male in copulation
• 2. energetic, vigorous
• 3.
  • a. characteristic of or associated with men ; masculine
  • b. having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
• 4. masterful, forceful
• ? virilely adverb

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