
domestic
词源
源自拉丁语 'domesticus',意为 '属于家庭的',来自 'domus'(家)。
adjective
❶ 与家庭或家务有关的,指发生在家庭内部或与家庭生活相关的事物。
“She enjoys domestic chores like cooking and cleaning.”
(她喜欢做饭和打扫之类的家务活。)
“Domestic violence is a serious social issue.”
(家庭暴力是一个严重的社会问题。)
❶ 本国的,国内的,指与一个国家内部事务相关的,而非国际的。
“The government focuses on domestic economic growth.”
(政府专注于国内经济增长。)
“Domestic flights are usually cheaper than international ones.”
(国内航班通常比国际航班便宜。)
noun
❶ 家佣,指在家庭中从事家务劳动的雇员,如保姆或清洁工。
“The domestics in the mansion work long hours.”
(这座豪宅里的家佣工作时间很长。)
“She has been a domestic for the family for over ten years.”
(她在这个家庭当家佣已经超过十年了。)
常见短语
domestic animal — 家养动物,指被人类驯养并通常生活在家庭环境中的动物,如猫、狗等。
“Dogs and cats are common domestic animals.”
(狗和猫是常见的家养动物。)
domestic dispute — 家庭纠纷,指家庭成员之间发生的争吵或冲突,通常涉及情感或法律问题。
“The police were called to resolve a domestic dispute between neighbors.”
(警察被叫来解决邻居之间的家庭纠纷。)