mother-in-law

• n. 岳母；婆母

形象说法。

mother-in-law (n.)

mid-15c., "mother of one's spouse," from mother (n.1) + in-law. Also in early use, "stepmother." In British slang c. 1884, mother-in-law was "a mixture of ales old and bitter."

1. The desire to be a mother may creep up on you unexpectedly.

你会不知不觉地产生想当母亲的渴望。

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2. The mother provides the embryo with nourishment and a place to grow.

母亲为胎儿提供营养和成长的空间。

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3. It is the mother who is expected to reorganize her busy schedule.

应该让母亲来重新安排自己紧张的日程。

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4. I felt so self-conscious under Luke's mother's intense gaze.

在卢克母亲审视的目光下，我感到极不自在。

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5. The feast was served by his mother and sisters.

这顿美餐是他母亲和他的姐妹们准备的。

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