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在許多國家中，孩童們放學後回到空無一人的家是很常見的。
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In many countries, it is not unusual for children to return to an empty home when their school day is over. This is typically because their parent or parents are still at work. While some children may be home alone for less than 30 minutes, others could be on their own without adult supervision for several hours. __1__
It is believed that the term “latchkey child” was coined in the US during the Second World War. In many families, the father was serving in the military overseas, while the mother was working to provide for the family and support the war effort. __2__ All of this meant that children returning from school would need to fend for themselves. Therefore, the children were given a key to let themselves in, which would often be tied to a string around their neck or hidden under the door mat or other objects near the door to the house, hence the term “latchkey child.”
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Words in Use
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latchkey
[ˋlætʃ͵ki]
n. 大門鑰匙
Practical Phrases
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pros and cons
優點與缺點
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war effort
為戰爭投入的心力
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on one’s own
獨自，靠自己
= alone
Mark can do a lot of things on his own, but his parents still treat him like a child.
雖然馬克可以靠自己做很多事情，但他爸媽還是把他當作小孩般對待。
Don't worry! I can finish it on my own.
不用擔心！我可以獨力完成。
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provide for sb
供養／撫養某人
Nathan has to work two jobs to provide for his family while paying back some loans.
納森必須兼兩份工作來養家並償還貸款。
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fend for oneself
自謀生計；獨立生活
With both parents killed in a car crash, the two brothers had to fend for themselves.
由於雙親在一場車禍中身亡，那對兄弟只得自食其力。
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tie A to B
將 A 繫／綁／拴在 B 上
The rock climber tied ropes to himself in case he lost his balance.
那名攀岩者將繩子綁在自己身上以防失去平衡。
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interact with...
與……互動
Tom interacts well with other kids at school.
湯姆在學校和其他的小朋友互動良好。
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a lack of...
缺乏……
Lack of experience was the main reason why Trevor didn't get the job.
缺乏經驗是崔佛沒有拿到那份工作的主要原因。
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it is not uncommon for sb to V
某人（做）⋯⋯是很常見的
It is not uncommon for Ben to doze off during class.
阿班上課打瞌睡是很常見的。
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