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virile

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++vir·ile /ˈvɪraɪl $ ˈvɪrəl/ adjective  MANhaving or showing traditionally male qualities such as strength, courage etc – use this to show approval 有男子气概的,充满阳刚活力的〔含褒义〕 macho
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virileJasper was straightforwardly handsome, virile and blunt.From it stepped a very large, virile and kingly figure.It was, however, a virile face, and, when superficial objections were removed, a kindly face.Certainly it demonstrates a virile faith, which is an excellent example to every believer.Despite all the blather to the contrary, it is obvious that virile men remain attractive to women.In the couple of days since she had last set eyes on him she had forgotten the virile power of that face.Craig was a younger and more virile version of his father.The girls were all gazing adoringly at his muscular, virile young body.
Origin virile (1400-1500) Old French viril, from Latin virilis, from vir man
vir·ile adjectiveChineseSyllable
male strength, or having as traditionally qualities such courage Corpus showing etc


virile
virile /ˈvɪraɪl $ ˈvɪrəl/ adjective
 Date: 1400-1500
 Language: Old French
 Origin: viril, from Latin virilis, from vir 'man'
having or showing traditionally male qualities such as strength, courage etc – use this to show approval ⇨ macho


vir·ileBrE /ˈvɪraɪl/ 🔊NAmE /ˈvɪrəl/ 🔊 adjective (usually approving) (of men 男子) strong and full of energy, especially sexual energy 强壮的;精力充沛的;(尤指)性机能强的having or showing the strength and energy that is considered typical of men 有阳刚之气的;有男子气概的;雄浑的a virile performance雄壮的演奏virile athleticism雄健的体魄