词汇 domestic 在中文的含义

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domestic

US /dəˈmes.tɪk/
UK /dəˈmes.tɪk/
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形容词

1.

家庭的, 家务的

of or relating to the running of a home or to family relations

示例:
She is responsible for all domestic chores.
她负责所有的家务。
The couple had a lot of domestic problems.
这对夫妇有很多家庭问题。
2.

国内的, 本国的

of or relating to one's own country or a particular country as distinct from other countries

示例:
The airline only offers domestic flights.
该航空公司只提供国内航班。
The government is focused on domestic policy.
政府专注于国内政策。
3.

家养的, 驯养的

(of an animal) tamed and kept by humans as a pet or for farm produce

示例:
Cats and dogs are common domestic animals.
猫和狗是常见的家养动物。
Chickens are domestic fowl raised for meat and eggs.
鸡是为肉和蛋而饲养的家禽。

名词

1.

佣人, 家政服务员

a person who is paid to help with tasks such as cleaning and cooking in someone's home

示例:
The family hired a domestic to help with the housework.
这家人雇了一个佣人来帮忙做家务。
She worked as a domestic for many years.
她做了很多年的佣人。
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