handmaiden
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/ˈhændmeɪdn/
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/ˈhændmeɪdn/
A woman who works as a servant, especially in a household.
In the old days, wealthy families often had a handmaiden to help with chores and tasks.
在旧时,富裕家庭通常有一个女仆来帮助做家务和任务。
A thing that helps or supports another thing.
Reading is a handmaiden to learning, providing the foundation for understanding complex ideas.
阅读是学习的助手,为理解复杂思想提供了基础。