babysitter
/ˈbeɪbisɪtə/ · /ˈbeɪbisɪtər/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2639 in the learning path
临时照看孩子的人
Definitions
n. Someone who temporarily looks after children while their parents are away.
临时照看孩子的人
Example
The babysitter read a story while the children ate.
孩子们吃东西时，临时保姆给他们读了一个故事。
Finding a reliable babysitter can help parents balance occasional evening commitments with their childcare responsibilities.
找到可靠的临时保姆，可以帮助父母兼顾偶尔的晚间事务和照顾孩子的责任。
Collocations
- hire a babysitter
- reliable babysitter
- find a babysitter
Word family
- babysit (v.)
- babysitting (n.)
Usage tip
通常指临时照看孩子的人，不只照顾婴儿。
FAQ
- What does babysitter mean?
- Someone who temporarily looks after children while their parents are away.
- How is babysitter pronounced?
- UK /ˈbeɪbisɪtə/, US /ˈbeɪbisɪtər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
