| 单词 | mother hen |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmother hen mother hen n. figurative a person, organization, etc., that takes care of others, esp. in an overprotective manner. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > safety > protection or defence > care, protection, or charge > [noun] > one who looks after nurse?a1425 minder1692 tenter1828 mother hen1873 nursemaid1943 citizen advocate1971 1873 Littell's Living Age 1 Mar. 533/2 Dürten will go with you; she is always ready to be mother-hen to the little chicken. 1952 N.Y. Times 23 Aug. 20/2 The General Tire and Rubber Company announced today the formation of a Government-approved ‘mother hen’ holding company to help smaller concerns get war orders. 1977 Time 19 Dec. 9/2 She also served as mother hen for Portuguese contingents in their travels to international beauty contests. 2000 Mirror (Electronic ed.) 14 Aug. Titus Bramble gave a titanic show for Ipswich in their 1-1 draw with Fiorentina at Portman Road and then paid tribute to his ‘mother hen’ John Scales, the 34-year-old ex-England defender. < as lemmas |
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