여성을 정중하게 일컫거나 부르는 말
a woman, used as a polite or formal way of referring to or addressing her
예문:
"The lady sitting next to me on the bus was reading a thick novel."
"A kind lady helped the lost child find his parents."
높은 사회적 지위나 고결한 품격을 갖춘 여성
a woman of superior social position, especially one of noble birth
예문:
"The young lady was presented to the Queen at the debutante ball."
"She was raised to be a lady, with lessons in piano and French."
영국에서 귀족 여성이나 기사의 부인에게 붙이는 경칭
a title used by peeresses, female relatives of peers, or the wives of knights
예문:
"Lady Diana was known for her extensive charitable work."
"The invitation was addressed to Lord and Lady Grantham."
남자의 아내를 정중하게 이르는 말
a man's wife or female partner
예문:
"The ambassador arrived at the event with his lady."
"He always referred to his wife as his 'good lady' in public."
공공장소에 마련된 여성 전용 화장실
a women's public restroom
예문:
"I'll be back in a moment; I just need to nip to the ladies."
"The ladies is located down the hall and to the left."
여성임을 나타내거나 여성과 관련된
female or feminine, often used as a modifier for professions
예문:
"The university appointed its first lady president this year."
"The hospital is looking for a lady surgeon to join the department."
기독교에서 성모 마리아를 높여 부르는 말
a title for the Virgin Mary, usually preceded by 'Our'
예문:
"The village church is named after Our Lady of Perpetual Help."
"The painting depicts the Blessed Lady holding the infant Jesus."