brother-in-law
/ˈbrʌðər ɪn lɔː/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #3038 in the learning path
姐夫；妹夫；配偶的兄弟
Definitions
n. your spouse's brother, or your sibling's or spouse's sibling's husband
姐夫；妹夫；配偶的兄弟
Example
My brother-in-law helped my sister carry their new sofa upstairs.
我姐夫帮姐姐把他们的新沙发搬上了楼。
Sharing childcare with relatives, such as a brother-in-law, can help working parents manage their daily responsibilities.
与姐夫等亲属分担育儿工作，可以帮助在职父母应对日常责任。
Collocations
- my brother-in-law
- a future brother-in-law
Word family
- sister-in-law (n.)
- father-in-law (n.)
- mother-in-law (n.)
Usage tip
复数是brothers-in-law；不指堂兄弟或表兄弟。
FAQ
- What does brother-in-law mean?
- your spouse's brother, or your sibling's or spouse's sibling's husband
- How is brother-in-law pronounced?
- UK /ˈbrʌðər ɪn lɔː/, US /ˈbrʌðər ɪn lɔː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
