mother
/ˈmʌðə/ · /ˈmʌðər/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #260 in the learning path
母亲；妈妈
Definitions
n. A female parent.
母亲；妈妈
v. Care for someone protectively, as a mother would.
像母亲般照顾
Example
My mother taught me how to ride a bicycle.
我妈妈教会了我骑自行车。
Affordable childcare can help a mother return to work without placing excessive pressure on the family budget.
负担得起的托育服务能帮助母亲重返职场，而不给家庭预算带来过大压力。
Collocations
- working mother
- single mother
- expectant mother
- mother tongue
Word family
- motherhood (n.)
- motherly (adj.)
Synonyms
- mum
- mom
Usage tip
英式口语常用mum，美式口语常用mom。
FAQ
- What does mother mean?
- A female parent. Care for someone protectively, as a mother would.
- How is mother pronounced?
- UK /ˈmʌðə/, US /ˈmʌðər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
