1510s, "pertaining to marriage," from spouse (n.) + -al (1).
spousal (n.)
c. 1300, "a wedding ceremony, action of marrying; wedlock, condition of being espoused," from Anglo-French spousaille, Old French esposaille (see espousal). Earlier was spousage "marriage, wedlock" (mid-14c.).
雙語例句
1. Victims of spousal hitting - especially women - often suffer adverse health outcomes.
家庭暴力對(duì)受害者,特別是女性的健康狀況有著顯著的負(fù)面影響.
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2. D. The man is a counselor for spousal abuse.
這男的是家庭暴力的顧問.
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3. The former backup dancer and aspiring rapper is also seeking spousal support.
早前當(dāng)過伴舞演員也唱過說唱的凱文還要求布蘭妮支付配偶贍養(yǎng)費(fèi).
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4. The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse.