foundling
US /ˈfaʊnd.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈfaʊnd.lɪŋ/
名詞
捨て子, 孤児
an infant that has been abandoned by its parents and is discovered and cared for by others
例:
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The baby was left on the steps of the church, a true foundling.
その赤ちゃんは教会の階段に置き去りにされ、まさに捨て子だった。
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Many historical novels feature a foundling who rises to prominence.
多くの歴史小説には、名を成す捨て子が登場する。