
(문어) 소녀나 젊은 여성, 특히 미혼 여성.
A girl or young woman, especially an unmarried one.
예문:
"The brave knight rescued the fair maiden from the dragon's tower."
"In old tales, the maiden often possessed a mysterious, hidden talent."
"She was a simple country maiden, unaware of the complexities of court life."
(명사 앞에 쓰여) 처음으로 시도되거나 행해지는 종류의.
Being or involving the first attempt, performance, or act of its kind (often used before a noun).
예문:
"The new aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight this morning."
"The senator delivered a powerful maiden speech to a silent chamber."
"After years of planning, the company launched its maiden product line."
(특히 나이 든 여성에 대해) 미혼의, 독신의.
(Of a woman, especially an older one) unmarried.
예문:
"My great-aunt lived her whole life as a maiden lady in the family estate."
"She was known throughout the village as the kind maiden aunt who always brought sweets."