The matron bore down upon the terrified nurses.

护士长逼了那些惊慌的护士们。

Even slim girls can become stout matrons.

甚至苗条的女孩也能变成强健的妇女。

The nurses came on their daily round of washing, changing, combing and prettifying the patients before the matron's inspection.

护士长查房以前, 护士们要为病人梳、、打扮, 这成为每日例行的公事。