mother-in-law

• 姑

比喩用語。

mother-in-law (n.)

mid-15c., "mother of one's spouse," from mother (n.1) + in-law. Also in early use, "stepmother." In British slang c. 1884, mother-in-law was "a mixture of ales old and bitter."

1. The desire to be a mother may creep up on you unexpectedly.

あなたは知らずのうちに母親になりたいという渇望を抱くことができます。

2.The mother provides the embroyo with nourishment and a place to grow.

母親は胎児に栄養と成長の空間を提供している。

3.It is the mother who is expected to reorganize her busy schedule.

は、母親に緊張したスケジュールを再スケジュールさせるべきだ。

4.I felt so self-conscious under Luke 's mother 's intense gaze.

ルークの母が見ている目の下で、私は非常に気まずい思いをした。

5.The feast was served by his mother and sisters.

この食事は母親と姉妹たちが用意したものだ。