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housewife

/ˈhaʊswaɪf/

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noun

家庭主妇，主妇

(plural "housewives") A woman whose main employment is homemaking, maintaining the upkeep of her home and tending to household affairs; often, such a woman whose sole [unpaid] employment is homemaking.

Examples :

"My grandmother was a dedicated housewife; she spent her days cooking, cleaning, and caring for her family. "

我的奶奶是一位非常尽职的家庭主妇，她每天都花时间做饭、打扫卫生、照顾家人。

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noun

家庭主妇，主妇。

(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

Examples :

"After her children started school, Mary decided to become a housewife and dedicate her time to managing the household. "

孩子们上学后，玛丽决定当一名家庭主妇，把时间都用来管理家务。

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noun

针线包，针线盒

(plural "housewifes") A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work.

Examples :

"My grandmother always kept a tiny housewife in her sewing basket filled with needles, thread, and small scissors for quick mending jobs. "

我奶奶的针线篮子里总放着一个迷你的针线包，里面装着针、线和小剪刀，方便她随时做些缝缝补补的活儿。

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verb

精打细算，持家。

To manage with skill and economy.

Examples :

"The student skillfully housewifed her time, getting all her homework done before dinner. "

这个学生很会安排时间，精打细算地利用时间，晚饭前就把所有作业都做完了。

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