lady:女士,夫人,與 gentleman 相對,是對女性的禮貌
稱呼,多用於演講或祝酒時稱呼在場的女性。
" There's a young lady here to see you.
這裏有位年輕的女士要見你。
Mind your language - there are ladies present!
你説話注意點兒——有女士在場!
" Say "thank you" to the lady, children.
孩子們,對這位女士説“謝謝”。
姓氏連用時應大寫。
- Dr White will see you now, Miss Carter.
卡特小姐,懷特醫生現在就見你。
" That's all, thank you, Miss Lipman.
就這些,謝謝,李普曼小姐。
-'I wouldn't know about that, Miss,' the woman said
backing away.
“我不想知道那件事情,小姐,”這個女人一邊後退一邊説。