['ˈhaʊsˌwaɪf']

noun

1. a married woman whose main occupation is managing her household and caring for her family.

1. 一个主要职业是管理家务和照顾家庭的已婚女性。

2. a woman who is not employed outside the home.

2. 一位没有在家庭外工作的女性。

3. a traditional role for women in many cultures.

3. 在许多文化中，这是女性的传统角色。

4. Housewives are responsible for cooking, cleaning, and taking care of children and other household tasks.

4. 家庭主妇负责做饭、打扫卫生、照顾孩子和其他家务任务。

5. In some cultures, being a housewife is seen as a full-time job and is highly valued.

5. 在某些文化中，当家庭主妇被视为一份全职工作并受到高度重视。

Synonyms:

homemaker, stay-at-home mom, domestic engineer, domestic goddess

同义词：

家庭主妇，全职妈妈，家政工程师，家政女神

Usage:

The term "housewife" is often associated with traditional gender roles and can be considered outdated by some people.

用法：

“家庭主妇”这个词通常与传统的性别角色在一起，有些人认为它已经过时了。

Example 1:

She quit her job to become a housewife and take care of her children.

她辞掉工作成为一名家庭主妇，照顾孩子。

Example 2:

In some cultures, being a housewife is seen as the most important role for women.

在某些文化中，当家庭主妇被视为女性最重要的角色。

Example 3:

The housewife spent all day cleaning and cooking for her family.

这位家庭主妇花了一整天的时间为家人打扫和做饭。

Example 4:

She enjoyed being a housewife and taking care of her home, but also wanted to pursue her own career.

她喜欢当一名家庭主妇，照顾自己的家，但也想追求自己的事业。

Example 5:

Many women today choose to be stay-at-home moms or domestic engineers instead of traditional housewives.

如今许多女性选择做全职妈妈或家政工程师，而不是传统的家庭主妇。

Editor's Summary:

Being a housewife is a traditional role for women in many cultures, where they are responsible for managing the household and caring for their families. However, this term can be seen as outdated by some people and is often associated with traditional gender roles. Other terms such as homemaker or stay-at-home mom may be used instead.