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 can I photograph a class?
我何时才来上课呢？
Ignorance is the mother of suspicions.
无知会多疑。
Excuse me!
打扰一下。