would-be
短语
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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.
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1.
One who aspires to something.
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2.
One's fiancé or fiancée.
印度
adj.
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1.
Attempting or desiring something.
Would-be marines have to get through a rigorous examination.
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2.
Unfulfilled; frustrated in realizing a goal, ambition, etc.
Would-be film stars often become waitresses.