Latchkey child

n. 挂钥匙儿童

📖 牛津释义

latchkey child (becoming dated 渐旧) child who has to let himself into his house or flat and look after himself, esp after returning from school, because both parents are out at work 挂钥匙的儿童(尤指因父母外出工作, 故放学回家需自行进屋的).

🧩 词语组成解析

latchkey [['lætʃki:]]
n. 弹簧锁钥匙
child [tʃaɪld]
n. 小孩,孩子;幼稚的人;产物;弟子;

🗣️ 情景例句

It's John. Didn't you recognize my voice?
我是约翰。你没听出我的声音?
It's $30.00 one way or $55.00 round trip.
单程票价30美元,来回票价55美元。
As the man came near, the prisoner knocked him to the ground with a sharp blow.
当这个人走近时,战俘一拳把他打倒在地,
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🔤 更多 L 开头的单词

light-year ['lait 'jiə]
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