waif

waifs of the picaresque tradition;

传小说中传统的流浪者形象；

There are lots of waifs and strays living on the streets here.

这里有很多露宿街头的无家可归者。

she is foster-mother to various waifs and strays.

她收养了多个弃儿和流浪儿。

picaresque novels; waifs of the picaresque tradition; a picaresque hero.

传小说；传小说中传统的流浪者形象；传式的英雄。

The whole hall held its breath to waif for the announcement of the winner of the first prize. (喻)

整个大厅都屏息等待着宣布一等奖的获得者。

My wife is always inviting various waifs and strays from work to our house.She seems to attract them.

我是邀请公司里各种各样的单身男女到家中作客,他们很愿意和她交往。