babysit
US /ˈbeɪ.bi.sɪt/
UK /ˈbeɪ.bi.sɪt/
动词
1.
照看孩子, 当保姆
to take care of a child or children while the parents are out
示例:
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My older sister used to babysit me when I was little.
我小时候，我姐姐经常照看我。
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Can you babysit for us on Saturday night?
你周六晚上能帮我们照看孩子吗？
2.
照看, 看管
to supervise or take care of something or someone, often temporarily or informally
示例:
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Can you babysit my plants while I'm on vacation?
我度假期间你能帮我照看植物吗？
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He had to babysit his younger brother's car for the weekend.
他周末不得不照看他弟弟的车。