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sis.terH5sIs7tE5, $-tLn [C]a female who has the same parents as another person姐妹Sophie and Emily are sisters.苏菲和埃米莉是姐妹。Emily is Sophie's younger / little / older / big sister.埃米莉是苏菲的妹妹/姐姐。Lyn's such a good friend--she's like a sister to me (= she treats me in the kind way that a sister would).琳真是个好朋友----她像我的姐妹。We must continue the fight, sisters (= women who share a common interest, esp. that in improving women's rights). [as form of address]我们必须继续战斗，姐妹们。(Am infml dated) Sister is sometimes used to address a woman.大姐，小妹(对妇女的称呼)OK, sister, move it!好了，大姐，赶紧吧！(Br and Aus) A sister is also a nurse who is in charge of a department of a hospital.护士There are two sisters on duty tonight.今晚有两名护士值班。(Br and Aus) Sister Jones was very kind to my mother when she was in hospital. [as form of address]当我母亲在医院时，琼斯护士对她非常好。A sister is also a female member of a religious group, esp. a NUN.修女，尼姑The sisters are spending an hour in private prayer.修女们正在做一小时的单独祷告。Sister Catherine is leading the prayers this morning. [as form of address]凯瑟琳修女正在带领着做今天早上的祷告。Our sister company (= a company with the same owner) in Australia has had a very successful year this year.我们澳大利亚的姊妹公司在今年是十分成功的一年。The US battleship Missouri has been joined by her sister ship, Wisconsin.美国战舰密苏里号同其姊妹舰威斯康星号会合。(Br) John is a true sister under the skin (= a man who supports women's action to improve their rights).约翰是个彻底的妇女运动支持者。
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