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逃离包办婚姻的女性在美国接受大学教育

2019-12-29来源:和谐英语
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arranged marriage – n. a marriage in which the husband and wife are chosen for each other by their parents

divorce – n. the ending of a marriage by a legal process

bachelor's degree – n. a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after four years of study

graduate – adj. of or relating to a course of studies taken at a college or university after earning a bachelor's degree or other first degree

patriarchal – adj. relating to or characteristic of a system of society or government controlled by men

allow – v. to permit something

constantly – adv. done in a way that is happening all the time or very often over a period of time

pillowcase – n. a removable covering for a bag filled with soft material that is used as a cushion usually for the head of a person who is lying down

blanket – n. a covering made of cloth that is used especially on a bed to keep you warm

lifestyle – ­n. a particular way of living