matronly

Mary, a matronly young blonde, was washing dishes in the little back room that served for kitchen and dining room.

玛丽是个金头发白皮肤的年轻妇女，主妇模样，正在后面一间小屋里洗碟子。

Her matronly fame was trodden under all men's feet.

她那主妇的声名任凭所有的人践踏在脚下.

" No modest, matronly dove grays and lilacs tonight.

" 今天晚上用不着穿那种庄重的主妇式的紫灰色和淡紫色.

Mary, in her matronly days , became as solid in figure as her mother.

玛丽在成为主妇后, 跟她的母亲一样精明能干.

Then-the morning light still waxing stronger-old patriarchs would rise up in great haste, each in his flannel gown, and matronly dames, without pausing to put off their night-gear.

之后，曙光渐明，老汉们会匆忙爬起身，穿上法兰绒长袍，主妇们则顾不上脱下她们的睡衣。