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单词 SIL
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Definition of SIL in English:

SIL

noun
informal

  • 1A person's sister-in-law.

    I think you should tell your SIL that you found her comments upsetting
    Example sentencesExamples
    • My nephew has more toys, books and clothes than he needs, and my SIL can find them at better prices than I can anyway.
    • When my nephew was born, my SIL's group of close-knit friends referred to themselves as "aunties" to him.
    • I was quite appalled at the treatment my SIL received when she had a baby.
    • I told my SIL if she were to go through the operation I would take time off work to look after her and her children.
    • My SIL is infertile yet she loves babies and children.
    • Quite frankly, I think your SIL should grow up and get over herself.

  • 2A person's son-in-law.

    my SIL lives in the UK with our DD and their son
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Still wish my DD had found herself a wonderful man and SIL for me.
    • Your SIL and DD should take some parenting classes.
    • I know she wouldn't dream of saying the same things to her DD and SIL. It's always directed at me.
    • As a reward for helping with the kids, my wonderful SIL and DD took me to Menton's for dinner the night before I left.
    • My SiL is in full-time employment and is back living with his mother.

Origin

1960s: abbreviation.

Definition of SIL in US English:

SIL

noun
informal

  • 1A person's sister-in-law.

    I think you should tell your SIL that you found her comments upsetting
    Example sentencesExamples
    • My SIL is infertile yet she loves babies and children.
    • When my nephew was born, my SIL's group of close-knit friends referred to themselves as "aunties" to him.
    • I was quite appalled at the treatment my SIL received when she had a baby.
    • My nephew has more toys, books and clothes than he needs, and my SIL can find them at better prices than I can anyway.
    • I told my SIL if she were to go through the operation I would take time off work to look after her and her children.
    • Quite frankly, I think your SIL should grow up and get over herself.

  • 2A person's son-in-law.

    my SIL lives in the UK with our DD and their son
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Your SIL and DD should take some parenting classes.
    • My SiL is in full-time employment and is back living with his mother.
    • I know she wouldn't dream of saying the same things to her DD and SIL. It's always directed at me.
    • Still wish my DD had found herself a wonderful man and SIL for me.
    • As a reward for helping with the kids, my wonderful SIL and DD took me to Menton's for dinner the night before I left.

Origin

1960s: abbreviation.
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