damsel in distress

短语

英雄救美

发音

/ˈdæm.zəl ɪn dɪˈstɹɛs/

词形变化

damsels in distress 复数 damsels in distress

别名

DID

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A young woman perceived as being helpless in a dangerous situation and requiring rescue.

    英雄救美

词源

Calque of French demoiselle en détresse, from the classic theme in many dramatic forms.

来源：wiktionary