would-be

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a. 将要成为的, 自称的, 冒充的 [法] 自愿成为的, 愿成而未成的

发音

其它 /ˈwʊd biː/
US /ˈwʊd biː/

词形变化

would-bes 复数 would-bes

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    One who aspires to something.

  2. 2.

    One's fiancé or fiancée.

    印度
adj.
  1. 1.

    Attempting or desiring something.

    Would-be marines have to get through a rigorous examination.

  2. 2.

    Unfulfilled; frustrated in realizing a goal, ambition, etc.

    Would-be film stars often become waitresses.

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