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
When you feel your life is threatened, just dial 999 to get help.
当你的生命受到威胁的时候，拨打 999 求救。
Jack is up and about now.
杰克病后复原了。
But often we play games, and I get home at 5:00. We have supper at about 6:00.
但是我们经常玩游戏，所以是五点到家。我们六点吃晚饭。