baby-sit
/ˈbeɪbisɪt/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2180 in the learning path
临时照看小孩
Definitions
v. To look after children while their parents are away.
临时照看小孩
Example
Could you baby-sit for us on Saturday evening?
你能在周六晚上帮我们照看孩子吗？
Relatives who baby-sit regularly can reduce childcare costs and help parents remain in employment.
经常帮忙照看孩子的亲属可以降低育儿成本，帮助父母继续工作。
Collocations
- baby-sit for someone
- baby-sit the children
Word family
- babysitter (n.)
- babysitting (n.)
Usage tip
更常写作babysit；过去式为baby-sat。
FAQ
- What does baby-sit mean?
- To look after children while their parents are away.
- How is baby-sit pronounced?
- UK /ˈbeɪbisɪt/, US /ˈbeɪbisɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
