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caregiving

UK //ˈkeəˌɡɪvɪŋ//US //ˈkerˌɡɪvɪŋ//

词源

复合词,源自 care(照顾) + giving(给予),20世纪后期随着老龄化社会出现而常用。

noun

❶ 指照顾他人(通常是老人、病人或残疾人)的行为或责任,包括日常生活帮助和情感支持。

“She devoted herself to caregiving for her elderly parents.”

(她全身心投入照顾年迈的父母。)

“Caregiving can be both rewarding and exhausting.”

(照顾他人既让人有成就感,也可能令人精疲力竭。)

同义词:caretaking, nursing, attending

常见短语

caregiving responsibilities — 指照顾他人需要承担的具体任务或义务,如喂食、清洁或陪伴等。

“She manages her caregiving responsibilities while working remotely.”

(她在远程工作的同时处理照顾家人的职责。)