请输入您要查询的英文单词：

　

单词 mothers' meeting
释义

Definition of mothers' meeting in English:

mothers' meeting

(also mother's meeting)
noun

  • 1A regular meeting of mothers connected with a parish or congregation, for the purpose of receiving instruction and advice, or for social contact.

  • 2Informal (in extended use, with humorous overtones) a gathering of people in (prolonged) conversation together.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Charlotte Yonge (1823–1901), novelist.

Definition of mothers' meeting in US English:

mothers' meeting

(also mother's meeting)
noun

  • 1A regular meeting of mothers connected with a parish or congregation, for the purpose of receiving instruction and advice, or for social contact.

  • 2Informal (in extended use, with humorous overtones) a gathering of people in (prolonged) conversation together.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Charlotte Yonge (1823–1901), novelist.
随便看

　

英汉双解词典包含464360条英汉词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。

　

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间：2024/12/27 4:13:01