breadwinner

/ˈbrɛd.wɪn.ər/

养家糊口的人

He is the sole breadwinner in his family.

他是家里唯一的经济支柱。

◆ 真正含义

指家庭中负责赚钱养家的人，强调其经济贡献和责任。

¶ 字面意思

赢得面包的人

字面拆解

bread面包（象征基本生活资料）+winner获胜者/获得者

◇ 意境

一个人通过劳动换取家庭赖以生存的面包（生计）。

◈ 使用场景

在讨论家庭经济结构、保险受益人或就业压力时使用。

◉ 文化注释

源于西方文化中面包作为主食的象征意义，代表基本生存需求。

一般

家庭中主要或唯一负责赚取收入以维持生计的人

After her husband lost his job, she became the breadwinner.

丈夫失业后，她成了家里的经济支柱。

通常指承担家庭经济责任的人，传统上多指男性，但现在性别中立。

搭配

sole breadwinner唯一经济支柱main breadwinner主要经济来源

Use this term when discussing family finances or employment roles. It is more specific than just saying 'worker'.

Originated in the late 19th century; a compound of 'bread' (symbolizing basic sustenance/income) and 'winner' (one who earns or gains).

Used to describe the person who brings money into the household. It implies responsibility and financial pressure.

bread

sustenance, money, livelihood

root

winner

one who earns or gains

root

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