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menfolk

/men-fohk/US // ˈmɛnˌfoʊk //UK // (ˈmɛnˌfəʊk) //

男人们,男人們,男人群,男人

Definitions

n.名词(复数) plural noun
  1. 1
    • : men, especially those belonging to a family or community: The menfolk are all working in the fields.

Examples

  • Maybe women should just leave comedy to the menfolk, and stick to nagging!

  • And with us went close on a score of women and children whose menfolk were settled already near to Reedham.

  • And aren't there women in England and France who would rather have their menfolk with me than leaning on some sodden counter?

  • For women living alone and having no menfolk to send to the offices, this was especially annoying.

  • “Once more I have to admire the discretion of all menfolk,” she replied.

  • But she provided a fine supper, to which the menfolk paid the most practical and sincere of all compliments.