foundling
US /ˈfaʊnd.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈfaʊnd.lɪŋ/
名词
弃儿, 孤儿
an infant that has been abandoned by its parents and is discovered and cared for by others
示例:
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The baby was left on the steps of the church, a true foundling.
婴儿被遗弃在教堂的台阶上，一个真正的弃儿。
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Many historical novels feature a foundling who rises to prominence.
许多历史小说都以一个弃儿最终功成名就为特色。