mid-15c., "mother of one's spouse," from mother (n.1) + in-law. Also in early use, "stepmother." In British slang c. 1884, mother-in-law was "a mixture of ales old and bitter."
双语例句
1. The desire to be a mother may creep up on you unexpectedly.
你会不知不觉地产生想当母亲的渴望。
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2. The mother provides the embryo with nourishment and a place to grow.
母亲为胎儿提供营养和成长的空间。
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3. It is the mother who is expected to reorganize her busy schedule.
应该让母亲来重新安排自己紧张的日程。
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4. I felt so self-conscious under Luke's mother's intense gaze.
在卢克母亲审视的目光下，我感到极不自在。
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5. The feast was served by his mother and sisters.
