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midwives

UK //ˈmɪd.waɪvz//US //ˈmɪd.waɪvz//

词源

源自中古英语 midwif,由mid(与)和wif(女人)组成,字面意思为'与妇女在一起的人'。

noun

❶ 助产士,指经过专业培训、帮助产妇分娩并提供产前产后护理的女性医疗专业人员。

“The midwives at the hospital were very supportive during my labor.”

(医院的助产士在我分娩过程中给予了很大支持。)

“In some cultures, midwives also perform traditional healing rituals.”

(在某些文化中,助产士还会进行传统的治疗仪式。)

同义词:birth attendant, obstetric nurse, accoucheuse

常见短语

midwife toad — 一种欧洲特有的蟾蜍,因雄性会携带受精卵而得名,与助产士无关的生物学名称。

“The midwife toad carries eggs wrapped around its hind legs.”

(助产蟾蜍会把卵包裹在后腿上携带。)