영국 기사 작위에 해당하는 여성에게 수여되는 칭호.
The title given to a woman equivalent to the rank of knight in the British honors system, used before her given name or full name.
예문:
"Dame Judi Dench is one of the most respected actresses of her generation."
"She was honored with the title of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE)."
나이가 지긋하거나 신분이 있는 여성. (고어적 표현)
An elderly, mature, or respectable woman, often the mistress of a household.
예문:
"The grand dame of the theater made a rare appearance at the opening night gala."
"She carried herself with the dignity expected of a true dame of the manor."
(속어) 여자, 젊은 여자.
A woman. This usage is often considered dated or slightly derogatory, especially in American English, and is common in detective fiction or old films.
예문:
"The private eye was hired by a mysterious dame in a trench coat."
"She's a tough dame who knows how to handle herself in a crisis."