wet nurse
US /ˈwet nɜːrs/
UK /ˈwet nɜːrs/
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奶妈, 乳母
a woman who breastfeeds and cares for another's child
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In some cultures, it was common for wealthy families to employ a wet nurse.
在某些文化中，富裕家庭通常会雇佣奶妈。
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The baby thrived under the care of the kind wet nurse.
在善良的奶妈的照料下，婴儿茁壮成长。
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喂养, 当奶妈
to breastfeed and care for another's child
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She agreed to wet nurse her sister's baby while her sister recovered.
她同意在姐姐康复期间喂养并照顾姐姐的孩子。
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It was a common practice in the past to wet nurse children from other families.
过去，喂养其他家庭的孩子是一种常见的做法。