sister-in-law
/ˈsɪstər ɪn lɔː/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #1844 in the learning path
姑嫂；妯娌；妻子的姐妹
Definitions
n. your spouse's sister, or your sibling's or spouse's sibling's wife
姑嫂；妯娌；妻子的姐妹
Example
My sister-in-law brought homemade soup when I was ill.
我生病时，嫂子送来了她自己做的汤。
Sharing childcare with a sister-in-law can help working parents balance professional responsibilities and family life.
与姑嫂分担育儿工作，可以帮助在职父母平衡工作责任与家庭生活。
Collocations
- future sister-in-law
- my sister-in-law's family
Usage tip
指姻亲姐妹，不是继姐妹；复数sisters-in-law。
FAQ
- What does sister-in-law mean?
- your spouse's sister, or your sibling's or spouse's sibling's wife
- How is sister-in-law pronounced?
- UK /ˈsɪstər ɪn lɔː/, US /ˈsɪstər ɪn lɔː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
