英语词汇“children”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

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CHILDREN

chip off the old block

a person (usually a male) who behaves in the same way as his father or resembles his father. (Usually informal.)

John looks like his father—a real chip off the old block.Bill Jones, Jr., is a chip off the old block. He's a banker just like his father.

small fry

children.

Peter's taking the small fry to the zoo.We should take the small fry to the pantomime.

army brat

n. a child born to a parent in the army. (Such a child will live in many different places.)

I was an army brat and went to seven different schools before I got out of high school.We army brats tend to stick together.

bundle of joy and bundle from heaven

n. a baby.

We are expecting a bundle of joy next September.When your little bundle from heaven arrives, things will be a little hectic for a while.

dead-end kid

n. a youth with no future, usually a male.

Kelly wasn't your typical dead-end kid.Max was a dead-end kid from the day he was born.

dickens

n. a devilish or impish child. (Also a term of address.)

Come here, you little dickens.You are such a cute little dickens!

droopy-drawers

n. someone—usually a child—whose pants are falling down. (Also a term of address.)

Hey, droopydrawers, pull up your pants.Jimmy is a regular droopy-drawers. Maybe he needs suspenders.

FLK

n. “funny-looking kid.” (Initialism. A strange-looking child, especially one being treated for social or physical problems.)

The therapist had two FLKs in a row.When the mother came in with an FLK in tow, Jane knew her afternoon would be busy.

juvie

n. a youth; a teenager under age eighteen. (Underworld.)

I work with juvies a lot. I try to get them back on the track.They brought in a juvie and charged him with shoplifting.

monkey

n. a playful child. (Also a term of address.)

Come here, you little monkey!Hey, monkey, where are you going?

patter of tiny feet

n. the sound of young children; having children in the household.

I really liked having the patter of tiny feet in the house.Darling, I think we're going to be hearing the patter of tiny feet soon.

preemie

n. a premature baby. (Medical.)

There were two preemies born today.I was a preemie.

rug rat

n. a child. (Also a term of address.)

You got any rug rats at your house?Hey, you cute little rug rat, come over here.

scamp

n. a small child.

Come here, you little scamp!There are three little scamps at the door saying, “Trick or treat!”

snotnose(d) (kid)

n. a young child; a relatively young person. (Derogatory. Potentially offensive. Use only with discretion.)

Some little snotnose swiped my wallet.A little snotnosed kid came in and asked for money.

sprout

n. a child.

Where are the sprouts?A little sprout came up and tried to sell me a ticket to a game.

squirt

n. a small person; a young child, especially a young boy. (Also a term of address.)

Hey, squirt, come over here.He sure is a cute little squirt.

stinkpot

n. a baby with a dirty diaper. (Also a term of address.)

Jimmy's a stinkpot. Better change him.Come here, you little stinkpot. I'll fix you.

type

n. a combining form indicating a specified type of person.

He's a caveman type. You know, sort of hairy and smelly.Ted's the brainy type, but has no guts.

latchkey child

A child who is home alone after school or in general because their parents or guardians are at work. I know it makes me sound horrible, but I just don't want Tommy hanging out with those latchkey children from down the road. Being a latchkey child was tough at times, but it taught me the value of self-reliance at an earlier age than most.

Thatcher's children

A nickname for the generation of people who grew up with Margaret Thatcher as a major political figure in the UK. Primarily heard in UK. Because we are Thatcher's children, we are very familiar with her political leanings and accomplishments.

think of the children

Consider how a particular course of action will affect young people. The phrase is often used in a panicked way, to draw attention or support to a cause. Think of the children—if they don't have a park to play in, they will turn to unsavory activities instead. We need to band together to discourage drunk driving. Think of the children!

boomerang child

An adult child who has resumed living with their parents after previously moving out. I never planned to be a boomerang child—but then I got laid off.

children and fools tell the truth

Children and fools do not know that lying can sometimes be useful, helpful, or preferable to the truth. A: "I was mortified when my son told that woman her hairstyle was ugly." B: "Well, children and fools tell the truth."

children should be seen and not heard

Children should not speak among adults unless they are addressed; children should be quiet and well-behaved. My grandmother was always shushing us because she was of the opinion that children should be seen and not heard.

poster child

A person (usually an adult, not a child) who typifies or is the perfect example of a particular characteristic, attitude, opinion, cause, or type of person. Pete managed to disassemble their washing machine, fix the problem, and then reassemble it all by himself? Wow, he's like the poster child of DIY. Ms. Walsh built her fortune from nothing, through her own tireless work and intense ambition. She really is the poster child for the rags-to-riches American Dream.

the devil's children have the devil's luck

People who do evil things often seem to have good luck despite their actions. Naturally, the criminal carried out another attack—the devil's children have the devil's luck, after all.

step-child

A child of a step-parent who assumed the parental role through marriage to one of the child's original (usually biological) parents. Most commonly, the step-parent is the second spouse of one of the child's biological parents. My step-children come to visit their father and me every other weekend.

bonus child

An alternative to the title "step-child," which is a child of a step-parent who assumed the parental role through marriage to one of the child's original (usually biological) parents. Most commonly, the step-parent is the second spouse of one of the child's biological parents. My bonus children come to visit their father and me every other weekend.

brainchild

Something that one has thought of or devised, especially when it is creative or clever. This harebrained scheme was your brother's brainchild, wasn't it? This feature is my brainchild, and I'm going to see it through till the end, don't worry.

heaven protects children, sailors, and drunken men

A phrase used to explain how these vulnerable groups are able to avoid harm. Of course heaven protects children, sailors, and drunken men—how do you think Billy's managed to avoid hurting himself when he rides his bike so recklessly?

Children and fools tell the truth.

Prov. Children have not yet learned, and fools never did learn, that it is often advantageous to lie. Fred: What will I tell Ellen when she asks why I'm so late getting home? Alan: Tell her the truth—we were out having a few drinks. Fred: Children and fools tell the truth, Alan.

children should be seen and not heard

Prov. Children should not speak in the presence of adults. (Often used as a way to rebuke a child who has spoken when he or she should not.) You may come out and meet the party guests if you'll remember that children should be seen and not heard.

devil's children have the devil's luck

Prov. Evil people often seem to have good luck. The police thought they had trapped the murderer, but he escaped. The devil's children have the devil's luck.

Heaven protects children(, sailors,) and drunken men.

Prov. Children(, sailors,) and drunk(ard)s often escape being injured in dangerous situations. (Often used to express amazement that a child, sailor, or drunk person has escaped injury.) Jill: Did you hear? A little girl fell out of a second-floor window in our apartment building. Jane: Was she killed? Jill: She wasn't even hurt. Jane: Heaven protects children, sailors, and drunken men. Mike was so drunk he shouldn't even have been conscious, but he managed to drive home without hurting himself or anyone else; heaven protects children and drunkards.

poster child (for something)

Fig. someone who is a classic example of a state or type of person. She is a poster child for soccer moms.

brainchild

1. n. someone’s good idea viewed as an offspring of the brain. Is this your brainchild? It won’t work.

2. n. a person who has good ideas. The boss’s new brainchild seems to have gone dry.

flower children

Hippies of the 1960s, so named because they frequently wore or carried flowers as symbols of love and peace. Their antimaterialistic, antiwar philosophy was characterized as flower power, whose motto was “Make love, not war.” Overused for several decades, these terms now may be dying out.

词汇	children
释义	IDIOMSLANG CHILDREN chip off the old block a person (usually a male) who behaves in the same way as his father or resembles his father. (Usually informal.) John looks like his father—a real chip off the old block.Bill Jones, Jr., is a chip off the old block. He's a banker just like his father. small fry children. Peter's taking the small fry to the zoo.We should take the small fry to the pantomime. army brat n. a child born to a parent in the army. (Such a child will live in many different places.) I was an army brat and went to seven different schools before I got out of high school.We army brats tend to stick together. bundle of joy and bundle from heaven n. a baby. We are expecting a bundle of joy next September.When your little bundle from heaven arrives, things will be a little hectic for a while. dead-end kid n. a youth with no future, usually a male. Kelly wasn't your typical dead-end kid.Max was a dead-end kid from the day he was born. dickens n. a devilish or impish child. (Also a term of address.) Come here, you little dickens.You are such a cute little dickens! droopy-drawers n. someone—usually a child—whose pants are falling down. (Also a term of address.) Hey, droopydrawers, pull up your pants.Jimmy is a regular droopy-drawers. Maybe he needs suspenders. FLK n. “funny-looking kid.” (Initialism. A strange-looking child, especially one being treated for social or physical problems.) The therapist had two FLKs in a row.When the mother came in with an FLK in tow, Jane knew her afternoon would be busy. juvie n. a youth; a teenager under age eighteen. (Underworld.) I work with juvies a lot. I try to get them back on the track.They brought in a juvie and charged him with shoplifting. monkey n. a playful child. (Also a term of address.) Come here, you little monkey!Hey, monkey, where are you going? patter of tiny feet n. the sound of young children; having children in the household. I really liked having the patter of tiny feet in the house.Darling, I think we're going to be hearing the patter of tiny feet soon. preemie n. a premature baby. (Medical.) There were two preemies born today.I was a preemie. rug rat n. a child. (Also a term of address.) You got any rug rats at your house?Hey, you cute little rug rat, come over here. scamp n. a small child. Come here, you little scamp!There are three little scamps at the door saying, “Trick or treat!” snotnose(d) (kid) n. a young child; a relatively young person. (Derogatory. Potentially offensive. Use only with discretion.) Some little snotnose swiped my wallet.A little snotnosed kid came in and asked for money. sprout n. a child. Where are the sprouts?A little sprout came up and tried to sell me a ticket to a game. squirt n. a small person; a young child, especially a young boy. (Also a term of address.) Hey, squirt, come over here.He sure is a cute little squirt. stinkpot n. a baby with a dirty diaper. (Also a term of address.) Jimmy's a stinkpot. Better change him.Come here, you little stinkpot. I'll fix you. type n. a combining form indicating a specified type of person. He's a caveman type. You know, sort of hairy and smelly.Ted's the brainy type, but has no guts. latchkey child A child who is home alone after school or in general because their parents or guardians are at work. I know it makes me sound horrible, but I just don't want Tommy hanging out with those latchkey children from down the road. Being a latchkey child was tough at times, but it taught me the value of self-reliance at an earlier age than most. Thatcher's children A nickname for the generation of people who grew up with Margaret Thatcher as a major political figure in the UK. Primarily heard in UK. Because we are Thatcher's children, we are very familiar with her political leanings and accomplishments. think of the children Consider how a particular course of action will affect young people. The phrase is often used in a panicked way, to draw attention or support to a cause. Think of the children—if they don't have a park to play in, they will turn to unsavory activities instead. We need to band together to discourage drunk driving. Think of the children! boomerang child An adult child who has resumed living with their parents after previously moving out. I never planned to be a boomerang child—but then I got laid off. children and fools tell the truth Children and fools do not know that lying can sometimes be useful, helpful, or preferable to the truth. A: "I was mortified when my son told that woman her hairstyle was ugly." B: "Well, children and fools tell the truth." children should be seen and not heard Children should not speak among adults unless they are addressed; children should be quiet and well-behaved. My grandmother was always shushing us because she was of the opinion that children should be seen and not heard. poster child A person (usually an adult, not a child) who typifies or is the perfect example of a particular characteristic, attitude, opinion, cause, or type of person. Pete managed to disassemble their washing machine, fix the problem, and then reassemble it all by himself? Wow, he's like the poster child of DIY. Ms. Walsh built her fortune from nothing, through her own tireless work and intense ambition. She really is the poster child for the rags-to-riches American Dream. the devil's children have the devil's luck People who do evil things often seem to have good luck despite their actions. Naturally, the criminal carried out another attack—the devil's children have the devil's luck, after all. step-child A child of a step-parent who assumed the parental role through marriage to one of the child's original (usually biological) parents. Most commonly, the step-parent is the second spouse of one of the child's biological parents. My step-children come to visit their father and me every other weekend. bonus child An alternative to the title "step-child," which is a child of a step-parent who assumed the parental role through marriage to one of the child's original (usually biological) parents. Most commonly, the step-parent is the second spouse of one of the child's biological parents. My bonus children come to visit their father and me every other weekend. brainchild Something that one has thought of or devised, especially when it is creative or clever. This harebrained scheme was your brother's brainchild, wasn't it? This feature is my brainchild, and I'm going to see it through till the end, don't worry. heaven protects children, sailors, and drunken men A phrase used to explain how these vulnerable groups are able to avoid harm. Of course heaven protects children, sailors, and drunken men—how do you think Billy's managed to avoid hurting himself when he rides his bike so recklessly? Children and fools tell the truth. Prov. Children have not yet learned, and fools never did learn, that it is often advantageous to lie. Fred: What will I tell Ellen when she asks why I'm so late getting home? Alan: Tell her the truth—we were out having a few drinks. Fred: Children and fools tell the truth, Alan. children should be seen and not heard Prov. Children should not speak in the presence of adults. (Often used as a way to rebuke a child who has spoken when he or she should not.) You may come out and meet the party guests if you'll remember that children should be seen and not heard. devil's children have the devil's luck Prov. Evil people often seem to have good luck. The police thought they had trapped the murderer, but he escaped. The devil's children have the devil's luck. Heaven protects children(, sailors,) and drunken men. Prov. Children(, sailors,) and drunk(ard)s often escape being injured in dangerous situations. (Often used to express amazement that a child, sailor, or drunk person has escaped injury.) Jill: Did you hear? A little girl fell out of a second-floor window in our apartment building. Jane: Was she killed? Jill: She wasn't even hurt. Jane: Heaven protects children, sailors, and drunken men. Mike was so drunk he shouldn't even have been conscious, but he managed to drive home without hurting himself or anyone else; heaven protects children and drunkards. poster child (for something) Fig. someone who is a classic example of a state or type of person. She is a poster child for soccer moms. brainchild 1. n. someone’s good idea viewed as an offspring of the brain. Is this your brainchild? It won’t work. 2. n. a person who has good ideas. The boss’s new brainchild seems to have gone dry. flower children Hippies of the 1960s, so named because they frequently wore or carried flowers as symbols of love and peace. Their antimaterialistic, antiwar philosophy was characterized as flower power, whose motto was “Make love, not war.” Overused for several decades, these terms now may be dying out.
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