ef-, 向外。-fem, 女人，词源同female, feminine, 即表露出女人特征的。

1. His voice was curiously high-pitched, reedy, almost effeminate.

他的嗓音出奇地高，尖声尖气，有些娘娘腔。

2. He spoke in an effeminate voice.

他讲起话来一副娘娘腔.

3. Contrary to his effeminate appearance, he said without reserve during interview.

相对于他的优柔寡断, 在访谈过程中他毫无保留.

4. See the handsome but effeminate young man; he has no virile character.

瞧这个奶油小生, 哪有一点儿男子汉的气概啊?

5. It will not effeminate the boy's mind.

它不会使这男孩的心灵柔弱.