作者:小雅和英美友人
保姆-美国朋友语音示范00:39来自你和宝宝说英语
(1) Nanny 保姆
专职的、长期的照看小孩的人。
Her nanny, instead of her mom, bathes her every day.
她的保姆而不是妈妈每天负责给她洗澡。
(2) Nurse
= Nursemaid
保姆
仅在富有人家或旧时代使用。
The nurse tucked the children into bed after dinner.
保姆在晚餐后安顿宝宝上床。
Nurse 护士
Nurse的主要用途还是我们熟悉的护士。
The nurse helps him into and out of his wheelchair when necessary.
护士帮他在需要的时候上下轮椅。
(3) Baby-sitter 临时替人看小孩者
可能是邻居,也可能是个大孩子。
The baby-sitter is going to pick you up from soccer practice and I will be home at 6:00.
明天看你的人会接你下足球课,我6点到家。