children
/ˈtʃɪldrən/
CEFR level A1Topic SocietyWord #214 in the learning path
儿童；孩子们
Definitions
n. Young people who have not yet become adults.
儿童；孩子们
n. Someone's sons or daughters, regardless of their age.
子女
Example
The children built a sandcastle together on the beach.
孩子们一起在海滩上堆了一座沙堡。
Safe public parks give children opportunities to exercise, develop social skills, and explore the natural world.
安全的公共公园为儿童提供了锻炼身体、发展社交技能和探索自然的机会。
Collocations
- young children
- raise children
- children's books
Word family
- child (n.)
- childhood (n.)
- childish (adj.)
- childless (adj.)
Synonyms
- kids
Antonyms
- adults
Usage tip
child 的不规则复数；所有格为 children's。
FAQ
- What does children mean?
- Young people who have not yet become adults. Someone's sons or daughters, regardless of their age.
- How is children pronounced?
- UK /ˈtʃɪldrən/, US /ˈtʃɪldrən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
