Latchkey child
n. 挂钥匙儿童
📖 牛津释义
latchkey child
(becoming dated 渐旧) child who has to let himself into his house or flat and look after himself, esp after returning from school, because both parents are out at work 挂钥匙的儿童（尤指因父母外出工作, 故放学回家需自行进屋的）.
🧩 词语组成解析
latchkey
[['lætʃki:]]
n. 弹簧锁钥匙
child
[tʃaɪld]
n. 小孩，孩子;幼稚的人;产物;弟子;
🗣️ 情景例句
The price includes mailing costs.
这价格包括邮寄费用。
The wolf and fox are both privateers.
狐狸与狼，抢劫大王。
After a short time a line of bees fly to and from the hive like a thin stream.
过不了一会儿，一队蜜蜂像一条小溪一样在蜂箱和喂食点之间来往飞行。