shrew

ʃru:

n. a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman
n. small mouselike mammal with a long snout; related to moles

n. 泼妇
[法] 捍妇, 泼妇

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shrew 本身没有明显的词根词缀，但可以联想到“shrewish”意为“脾气暴躁的”，与“shrew”有联系，表示性格特征。

例句

1. She is often called a shrew because she is very aggressive in negotiations.

她常常被称为“悍妇”，因为她在谈判中非常激进。

2. The play features a shrew who eventually learns to be more understanding.

这部剧中的女主角是一个悍妇，最终学会了更加理解他人。

3. Many people avoid her because they think she is a shrew.

很多人避开她，因为他们觉得她是个悍妇。