baby-sitter
/ˈbeɪbisɪtə/ · /ˈbeɪbisɪtər/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #3122 in the learning path
临时保姆
Definitions
n. Someone who temporarily looks after children while their parents are away
临时保姆
Example
The baby-sitter read our daughter a story before bed.
临时保姆在睡前给我们女儿读了一个故事。
Hiring a reliable baby-sitter can help parents balance occasional evening work with their family responsibilities.
雇用可靠的临时保姆，可以帮助父母兼顾偶尔的晚间工作和家庭责任。
Collocations
- hire a baby-sitter
- reliable baby-sitter
- experienced baby-sitter
Word family
- babysit (v.)
- babysitting (n.)
Synonyms
- sitter
Usage tip
现代更常写babysitter；通常指临时照看孩子的人。
FAQ
- What does baby-sitter mean?
- Someone who temporarily looks after children while their parents are away
- How is baby-sitter pronounced?
- UK /ˈbeɪbisɪtə/, US /ˈbeɪbisɪtər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
