breadwinner

'bred.winә

n. one whose earnings are the primary source of support for their dependents

n. 负担家计的人

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breadwinner 由两个部分组成：bread（面包）和winner（赢得者）。可以理解为“赚取面包的人”，即家庭的经济支柱。

例句

1. The father is the main breadwinner of the family.

父亲是这个家庭的主要经济来源。

2. Many single mothers are also breadwinners for their children.

许多单身母亲也是自己孩子的经济支柱。

3. In some households, both parents are breadwinners and share financial responsibilities.

在一些家庭中，双方父母都是经济支柱，共同承担财务责任。