hope chest:
n.(名词)
A chest used by a young woman for clothing and
household goods, such as linens and silver, in anticipation of marriage.
嫁妆箱:一个年轻女子在结婚之前存放衣物和家常用品,如亚麻和银器等的箱子 ( (英)bottom drawer)
一般常用的“嫁妆”
1.a dowry; a trousseau; the bottom
drawer
Suellen, embroidering on what she gigglingly called her “hope chest,” was wondering if she could possibly detach Stuart Tarleton from her sister’s side at the barbecue tomorrow and fascinate him with the sweet womanly qualities which she possessed and Scarlett did not. |