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babysitting

/bey-bee-sit/US // ˈbeɪ biˌsɪt //

保姆服务,保姆,保姆式服务,保姆工作

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Definitions

v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1

    ba·by-sat, ba·by-sit·ting.

    • : to take charge of a child while the parents are temporarily away.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    ba·by-sat, ba·by-sit·ting.

    • : to baby-sit for: We've placed an ad for someone to baby-sit the youngsters in the evening.
    • : to take watchful responsibility for; tend: It will be necessary for someone to baby-sit the machine until it is running properly.

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Examples

  • Either way, the trip often devolves into one long babysitting nightmare.

  • Beyond the psychological implications is the babysitting this level of fear requires.

  • They intercept and diffuse, to some extent babysitting the possible aggressor until the disease of violent intent has passed.

  • On that occasion, Carole was given the job of babysitting and it seems likely she will be called on again today.

  • Or, if you have children, you can get a babysitting bargain, since your teenager can book two clients in a single night.

  • Yes; with respect to Lee's conduct while she was babysitting?

  • So I have another friend which I talked into babysitting for the baby.

  • When Mrs. Mimms returned from babysitting it was after midnight.

  • After a modest meal, she found that she had an hour before her babysitting assignment.