"nursemaid" in Chinese (Simplified)
保姆(旧称,专指照顾小孩的女性)
Definition
nursemaid 指(尤指过去)专门在家庭中照顾孩子的女性。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
nursemaid 属于旧用词,现代多用“保姆”“育儿嫂”。常见于历史小说或描述过去富裕家庭。不能用来指医疗护理人员。
Examples
The nursemaid gave the children their lunch every day.
**保姆**每天都给孩子们吃午饭。
The rich family hired a nursemaid to care for the baby.
富有的家庭请了一位**保姆**照顾婴儿。
The nursemaid played games with the little boy.
**保姆**和小男孩一起玩游戏。
She trusted the nursemaid completely with her daughter's care.
她完全信任**保姆**照顾她的女儿。
In old movies, you'll often see a nursemaid pushing a baby carriage in the park.
在老电影中,你常常会看到**保姆**在公园里推婴儿车。
His grandmother used to tell stories about the family's loyal nursemaid.
他的祖母常常讲述家里那位忠诚**保姆**的故事。