Latchkey child
n. 挂钥匙儿童
📖 牛津释义
latchkey child
(becoming dated 渐旧) child who has to let himself into his house or flat and look after himself, esp after returning from school, because both parents are out at work 挂钥匙的儿童（尤指因父母外出工作, 故放学回家需自行进屋的）.
🧩 词语组成解析
latchkey
[['lætʃki:]]
n. 弹簧锁钥匙
child
[tʃaɪld]
n. 小孩，孩子;幼稚的人;产物;弟子;
🗣️ 情景例句
But, well,
但是，嗯，
He speaks English fluently.
他讲英语很流利。
It is only someone looking on from outside that can inject the dangerous thoughts.
只有外部的旁观者才能灌输危险的思想。