| 单词 | mr mom |
| 释义 | > as lemmasMr Mom Mr Mom n. [after the title of the U.S. film Mr. Mom (1983), in which the main character loses his job and becomes a homemaker] originally U.S. a father (esp. one with no other job) who is the family member primarily responsible for childcare and housekeeping; cf. househusband n. ΘΚΠ society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabitant > inhabitant by type of accommodation > [noun] > inhabitant of house > mistress of household > husband who carries out duties of househusband1858 house dad1977 Mr Mom1984 1984 N.Y. Times 14 Apr. 27/2 ‘I'm now Mr. Mom,’ said James M. Kern, a 41-year-old former supervisor with four children. His wife now brings home the paycheck. 1996 B. B. Youngs Gifts of Heart xviii. 201 I was head of the household... My husband took on the ‘Mr. Mom’ role, a position he cherished. 2001 N.Y. Times 17 June ix. 8/2 Whether I'm perceived as the lucky father of a babe magnet or a domesticated Mr. Mom inviting a pinch on the cheek, I've discovered that there's more than one way to have an identity crisis as a single parent. < as lemmas |
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