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

We have finally concluded the transaction through negotiation.
经过谈判,我们终于达成了一笔交易。
Silence is more eloquent than words.
沈默是更有说服力的言词。
When you have found a building in which to start your school.
你找到开办学校的楼房后
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