stepparent

stepparent

美 [ˈstepˌperənt] 　英 [ˈstepˌpeərənt]

• n.继父母
• 网络继父或继母

词形变化

复数：stepparents  

英汉解释

n.

1. 继父母

英英解释

n.	1. a stepfather or stepmother

例句

There is nothing more difficult than being a stepparent, especially to a child who really doesn't appreciate anything you do for her.

没有比什么做继母更难的了，而做这样一个孩子的继母更是难上加难，无论你为她做什么，她都不会心存感激。

You know, going to work and pretending to be someone's not even parent but their stepparent.

你知道，要扮作某人的母亲，甚至不是亲生母亲，而是继母。

But when you are able to bond with a stepparent or step siblings, having a whole new family can be a lot of fun.

但是，当你可以与继父母或是继兄弟姐妹们和睦相处时，拥有一个全新的家庭也会充满乐趣。

Encourage respect. Remember, it may take time for your child and his or her new stepparent to develop a relationship.

鼓励互相尊重请记住，你的孩子和继父（母）建立感情是需要时间的。

He is the parent of two children and the stepparent to another by his second marriage.

他是两个孩子的父亲，第二次结婚后，又成了另一个孩子的继父。

Some of your close, trusted friends may have their own stepparent experiences that can help you feel you're not alone.

在你亲密信任的朋友中，有些或许也有继父或继母，这会让你不再感到孤独。

Don't overreact. If your child criticizes his or her stepparent, try not to overreact.

不要反应过度如果你的孩子批评你的新配偶，注意不要反应过度。

Children can be reluctant to accept a stepparent; raising kids leaves newlyweds little time to gain intimacy.

孩子们不愿意接受继父或者继母；抚育孩子让新婚夫妇没有时间变得亲密。

So what can you do to adjust to the daily realities of living with a stepparent?

为了适应每天与继父或继母一起的生活，你能做些什么？

For example, figure out ahead of time what to call your stepparent.

比如，提前想好该如何称呼你的继父或继母。