mother-in-law
/ˈmʌðər ɪn lɔː/
CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #867 in the learning path
婆婆；岳母
Definitions
n. the mother of your husband or wife
婆婆；岳母
Example
My mother-in-law taught me how to grow tomatoes.
我婆婆教我如何种番茄。
Support from a mother-in-law can reduce childcare costs and allow parents to continue their education.
婆婆或岳母的支持可以降低育儿成本，让父母能够继续接受教育。
Collocations
- future mother-in-law
- supportive mother-in-law
Usage tip
指配偶的母亲；复数mothers-in-law。
FAQ
- What does mother-in-law mean?
- the mother of your husband or wife
- How is mother-in-law pronounced?
- UK /ˈmʌðər ɪn lɔː/, US /ˈmʌðər ɪn lɔː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
