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grisette

/gri-zet/US // grɪˈzɛt //UK // (ɡrɪˈzɛt) //

灰姑娘,栅栏,栅栏状,小红帽

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a young French workingwoman.

Examples

  • The uneducated yet infinitely charming and loyal grisette was the good angel of Heine's later years.

  • "Yes, I am as good as an actress or a grisette," she said in a voice that trembled, though she spoke lightly.

  • How could I be such a fool as to suppose that, with a few shreds and patches of finery, I could make a fine lady of a grisette?

  • The grisette from a certain point of view is the chef-d'oeuvre of Parisian industry; the bouquet of Parisian civilization.

  • In her white cap and muslin gown, the Parisian grisette is simply delicious.