orphan

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四级六级考研 Collins 1

英文释义

n. a child who has lost both parents
n. someone or something who lacks support or care or supervision
n. the first line of a paragraph that is set as the last line of a page or column
n. a young animal without a mother

中文翻译

n. 孤儿
a. 无双亲的, 孤儿的
vt. 使成孤儿
[计] 弧体

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记忆技巧

orphan 源自希腊语 orphanos,表示没有父母的状态。可以记住 or-fathermother 无关,表示缺失。

例句

1. The orphan lived in a small village with other children.

这个孤儿和其他孩子一起住在一个小村庄里。

2. Many people want to help orphans by donating money or time.

许多人想通过捐钱或时间来帮助孤儿。

3. She decided to adopt an orphan and give him a loving home.

她决定收养一个孤儿,给他一个充满爱的家。

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