English Dictionary

castrato

/kæsˈtɹɑː.təʊ/

noun

A male who has been castrated, especially a male whose testicles have been removed before puberty in order to retain his boyish voice.

The castrato was a highly sought-after singer in the 18th century.

意味（1）

A male who has been castrated, especially a male whose testicles have been removed before puberty in order to retain his boyish voice.

A castrato stepped forward, a slender / young man with earnest grey eyes.

意味（2）

A male soprano or alto voice produced by castration of the treble singer before puberty, intended to conserve his voice; the singer.