servant
/ˈsɜːvənt/ · /ˈsɝːvənt/
CEFR level B1Topic WorkWord #2664 in the learning path
仆人；佣人
Definitions
n. Someone employed to do household work in another person's home
仆人；佣人
Example
The servant carried fresh towels into the guest bedroom.
佣人把干净毛巾拿进了客房。
In wealthy households of the past, servants often worked long hours with little legal protection.
过去，富裕家庭的佣人往往长时间工作，却很少受到法律保护。
Collocations
- domestic servant
- civil servant
- public servant
Word family
- serve (v.)
- service (n.)
Usage tip
公务员用civil servant，不能只说servant。
FAQ
- What does servant mean?
- Someone employed to do household work in another person's home
- How is servant pronounced?
- UK /ˈsɜːvənt/, US /ˈsɝːvənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
