释义 |
henpecked adjective ruled by a domineering woman. The surviving form of the original verb 'hen-peck' UK, 1680
henpeckedOf a man, thoroughly and continually dominated, intimidated, bullied, or browbeaten by a woman, especially his wife or girlfriend. John used to be the most adventurous, spontaneous guy I knew, but since he got married, he's become totally henpecked. I hope I never become some henpecked husband like my father was. |