| 单词 | to be mum |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto be mum b. Used in place of mother. Esp. in to be mum: = to be mother at mother n.1 Phrases 2c. ΚΠ 1962 N. Freeling Love in Amsterdam i. 37 ‘I'll be Mum,’ he said, and poured the coffee. 1965 J. Potter Death in Office xv. 147 I did the chores as mum..the tea-tray ploy was one of the standard fitness tests for prospective employees. 1992 M. J. Staples Pearly Queen (BNC) 65 ‘Shall I be mum? Yes, I might as well.’ She poured the tea. < as lemmas |
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