maternity/məˈtɜ:nətɪ; mə`tənətɪ/ n[U]motherhood 母性; 为母之道 [attrib 作定语]a maternity dress, ie one for a pregnant woman 孕妇服装 a maternity ward, hospital, etc, ie for women who have just given birth 产科病房、 医院等.
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