chaperone
chaperone — 名詞
1. During earlier centuries, a mature female companion who went with an unmarried y
伴護
從前陪同未婚女性出席社交場合的年長者
During earlier centuries, a mature female companion who went with an unmarried younger woman to dances and social gatherings, keeping watch over her to protect her reputation and uphold social norms.
In nineteenth-century London, a wealthy young woman never attended a ball without a chaperone.
在十九世紀的倫敦，富家年輕女子從不參加舞會而不帶伴護。
historical context: social events in the past
Greta's aunt agreed to serve as her chaperone for the summer party season.
Greta 的姑姑同意在夏季派對季節擔任她的伴護。
The chaperone sat by the window and watched the young couples dance at the ball.
那位伴護坐在窗邊，看著年輕的雙雙對對在舞會上跳舞。
Without a chaperone, an unmarried woman could not receive a male visitor in her home.
沒有伴護在場，未婚女子不能在家中接待男性訪客。
用法筆記
This sense is chiefly historical. In modern use, sense 3 (YOUTH SUPERVISOR) or sense 4 (CHILD PERFORMER SUPERVISOR) is more common.
常見錯誤
2. a nurse or assistant present during a medical examination to protect the patient
陪同人
醫療檢查或法律場合的見證陪同者
a nurse or assistant present during a medical examination to protect the patient's dignity and to witness the procedure; also, a police officer assigned to escort a crime victim while in public.
Dr. Patel asked a female nurse to act as a chaperone during the examination.
Patel 醫師請一名女護士在檢查時擔任陪同人。
medical setting: chaperone required for intimate exams
The clinic policy states that a chaperone must be present for any intimate procedure.
診所規定，任何涉及隱私部位的檢查都必須有陪同人在場。
A police chaperone accompanied the witness when she returned to the crime scene.
一名警察陪同人陪伴證人回到犯罪現場。
Nurse Priya sat in the corner as a chaperone while the doctor performed the ultrasound.
護士 Priya 坐在角落擔任陪同人，醫師進行超音波檢查。
用法筆記
The medical sense is becoming standard practice: many clinics require a chaperone for gynecological, urological, or other intimate examinations regardless of the doctor's or patient's gender.
3. a grown-up that goes along with young people on school trips, at dances, or on o
監護人
在青少年活動中負責監督的成年人
a grown-up that goes along with young people on school trips, at dances, or on other outings to keep them safe and well-behaved.
Three parents volunteered as chaperones for the school trip to the science museum.
三位家長自願擔任校外教學前往科學博物館的監護人。
countable: volunteer chaperone at school event
Students at the school dance must arrive with a chaperone or bring a signed note.
參加學校舞會的學生必須有監護人陪同或攜帶簽名同意書。
Tomás signed up as a chaperone for the weekend camping trip.
Tomás 報名擔任週末露營活動的監護人。
The chaperone counted the children before the bus left the school parking lot.
監護人在校車駛離停車場前清點了兒童人數。
Leila and her husband served as prom chaperones and stopped anyone from sneaking in drinks.
Leila 和丈夫擔任畢業舞會監護人，阻止任何人偷帶飲料入場。
- supervisor
more general term, not specific to accompanying young people socially
- escort
implies guiding rather than supervising behaviour
常見錯誤
4. an adult paid to look after child performers on a film set or during rehearsals,
兒童陪護
在片場照顧兒童演員的成年人
an adult paid to look after child performers on a film set or during rehearsals, ensuring they rest, study, and remain safe throughout the working day.
A chaperone must be on set whenever a child actor under sixteen is working.
只要未滿十六歲的兒童演員在拍攝，片場就必須有兒童陪護在場。
employment requirement: legal obligation for minors
Hana worked as a chaperone for the young performers on the new television series.
Hana 在新的電視影集中擔任年輕演員的兒童陪護。
The chaperone reminded the director that the child actors needed a break after four hours.
兒童陪護提醒導演，兒童演員工作四小時後需要休息。
Film studios hire a chaperone for every minor appearing in a production.
電影製作公司會為每位參與拍攝的未成年演員聘請兒童陪護。
- guardian
usually refers to a parent or legal custodian, not a hired professional
- child supervisor
wider term used in non-entertainment contexts
- set guardian
industry term specific to film and TV production
用法筆記
In many jurisdictions, a chaperone for child performers is legally required. The chaperone's duties often include overseeing tutoring hours, meal breaks, and ensuring that working hours comply with child labour regulations.
chaperone — 動詞
1. Historically, to accompany an unmarried young woman at social events, keeping wa
陪伴
從前陪同未婚女性出席社交場合
Historically, to accompany an unmarried young woman at social events, keeping watch over her to protect her good name and ensure proper conduct.
In the Victorian era, an older relative chaperoned her younger nieces at parties.
在維多利亞時代，家族中的年長女性陪伴年輕的姪女們參加派對。
historical passive construction: was asked to chaperone
Mrs. Chen chaperoned her daughter to every dance and public gathering that season.
Chen 太太在那個季節陪伴女兒參加每一場舞會和社交聚會。
transitive: chaperone + person + to + event
Young women could not attend evening parties unless a family member chaperoned them.
除非有家人陪伴，年輕女性不得參加晚間派對。
The countess volunteered to chaperone the debutante at the royal ball.
伯爵夫人自願陪伴那位初次社交的少女參加皇家舞會。
文法句型
chaperone + person
用法筆記
This historical sense is typically used in past-tense narratives or discussions of social customs. The modern equivalent is sense 2 (SUPERVISE YOUNG PEOPLE).
常見錯誤
2. to go with a group of young people to a social event, trip, or activity as a res
陪同監督
以成年人身份陪同並監督青少年
to go with a group of young people to a social event, trip, or activity as a responsible adult who makes sure they behave safely and appropriately.
Ravi chaperoned the school dance to make sure the students behaved appropriately.
Ravi 在學校舞會擔任監護人，確保學生行為得宜。
transitive: chaperone + event for supervision
Several parents will chaperone the class trip to the aquarium next Friday.
幾位家長將在下週五陪同班級前往水族館進行戶外教學。
future tense: will chaperone + event
Diego chaperoned his son's scout group during their hike in the national park.
Diego 在國家公園的健行活動中陪同兒子的童軍團。
The teacher who chaperones the annual prom always receives a thank-you gift from the students.
每年在畢業舞會擔任監護人的老師都會收到學生們的感謝禮物。
Noa chaperoned a group of teenagers at the summer music festival last weekend.
Noa 上週末在夏季音樂節負責陪同監督一群青少年。
文法句型
chaperone + group
chaperone + event
用法筆記
Unlike the historical verb sense (sense 1), this modern sense does not carry connotations of gender roles or propriety — it simply means supervising young people in a group setting.