governess/ˈgʌvənɪs; `ɡʌvɚnɪs/ n(esp formerly) woman employed to teach young children in their home (usu living as a member of the household) （尤指旧时）家庭女教师（通常似家庭成员般一起生活） act, serve as(a) governess to a family 给一家庭当、 作家庭女教师.
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