madam
noun uk/ˈmæd.əm/ us/ˈmæd.əm/
(WOMAN)
B1 [ as form of address ] (usually Madam)（对妇女正式而礼貌的称呼）夫人，太太，女士
a formal and polite way of speaking to a woman
May I carry your suitcases for you, Madam? 需要帮您提箱子吗，夫人？
Dear MadamB2 （正式信函开头对不知姓名的妇女的尊称）尊敬的女士
the usual way of beginning a formal letter to a woman whose name you do not know
Dear Madam, I am writing on behalf of your uncle,Mr James Ross.
Dear Madam, I am writing to enquire whether I might visit you next Saturday.
Dear Madam: This letter is to inform you that your account with us is currently in arrears.
Dear Madam, I hope you enjoyed your recent stay at our hotel.
[ S ] UK disapproving小妇人，喜欢使唤他人的年轻女孩
a young girl who behaves like an older woman, expecting others to obey her
She's turning into a proper little madam. 她正在变成一个十足的小妇人。
- More examples
- For a small consideration, madam, I'll show you the way there myself.
- Is everything all right, madam?
- I'm sorry, madam, the restaurant is fully booked.
- I'm sorry, madam, but we have to go by the rules.
- Can I interest you in our new range of kitchen fittings, madam?
(SEX)
[ C ]（妓院的）鸨母，老鸨
a woman who is in charge of a group of prostitutes who live or work in the same house