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单词 chaperon
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chaperon in British English

or chaperone (ˈʃæpəˌrəʊn)
noun
1. 
(esp formerly) an older or married woman who accompanies or supervises a young unmarried woman on social occasions
2. 
someone who accompanies and supervises a group, esp of young people, usually whenin public places
verb
3. 
to act as a chaperon to
Derived forms
chaperonage (ˈʃæpərənɪdʒ)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Old French, from chape hood, protective covering; see cap1

chaperon in American English

(ˈʃæpərˌoʊn; ˌ ʃæpərˈoʊn) or ˈchaperˌone (ˈʃæpərˌoʊn; ˌ ʃæpərˈoʊn)
noun
1. 
a person, esp. an older or married woman, who accompanies young unmarried peoplein public or is present at their parties, dances, etc. to supervise their behavior
verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈchaperˌoned or ˈchaperˌoning
2. 
to act as chaperon (to)
SIMILAR WORDS:  acˈcompany
Derived forms
chaperonage (ˈchaperˌonage)
noun
Word origin
Fr < OFr, head covering, hood (hence, protection, protector) < chape: see chape

Examples of 'chaperon' in a sentence
chaperon

He's a sort of big Emily was always there... a chaperon, wasn't she?
Holt, Victoria THE ROAD TO PARADISE ISLAND (1994)
As I tried to justify the unjustifiable I told myself that since I had Martin for a chaperon nothing could possibly go wrong.
Howatch, Susan ABSOLUTE TRUTHS (1994)
I'm working with my mother to persuade her that I'm an adequate chaperon for my sister.
Townsend, Eileen IN LOVE AND WAR (1994)
Sarason reminded Loren of a high school coach who was pressed into service as a chaperon at a prom, seeing out a dull and boring duty.
Cussler, Clive INCA GOLD (1994)
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