matron of honour
noun [ C ] (also Matron of Honour); (US matron of honor) uk/ˌmeɪ.trən əv ˈɒn.ər/ us/ˌmeɪ.trən əv ˈɑː.nɚ/ matrons of honour
主伴娘
at a wedding (= a ceremony at which two people get married), a married woman who helps the woman who is getting married
The groom ended his speech by thanking the bridesmaids and matron of honour. 新郎在致辞结束时感谢了伴娘团和主伴娘。
The Matron of Honour didn't turn up to the wedding because she was ill. 主伴娘因为生病而未参加婚礼。
See also: attendant nounbest manbridesmaidflower girlgroomsmanmaid of honourpageboyring bearerusher
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- She said she would be delighted to be my matron of honour.
- I'm upset that my sister didn't ask me to be her matron of honour.
- The Matron of Honour was Liz Taylor and the bridesmaids included Mia Farrow and Petula Clark.