caretaking
noun [ U ] uk/ˈkeəˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ us/ˈkerˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
照料;照顾
the work of taking care of people or animals
She talked about her caretaking during her husband's illness. 她谈到了她在丈夫生病期间是怎么照顾他的。
Most of the caretaking burden falls on women. 大部分看护的负担落在女性身上。
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- Letting costs include caretaking, heating, lighting, and wear and tear.
- Michael took a caretaking job.
- I get caught up so much in the caretaking of animals, it's hard for me to also do the administration and publicity.
- The already demanding job of mothering has been extended to not just caretaking but also teaching, entertaining, and coaching babies.
- Maria managed to juggle a part-time job and family caretaking responsibilities with her studies.