orphanage

noun

UK/ˈɔː.fᵊn.ɪdʒ/
US/ˈɔːr.fᵊn.ɪdʒ/

Definitions of orphanage noun

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    An institution that provides care for children whose parents have died or are unable to care for them.

    孤兒院

    • Many charities donate to the local orphanage.

      許多慈善機構都捐贈給當地的孤兒院。

    • The orphanage houses many children from various backgrounds.

      孤兒院收容了許多來自不同背景的孩子。

    • She decided to volunteer at the orphanage on weekends.

      她決定週末去孤兒院當志工。