domestic
domestic — 形容詞
1. relating to what takes place within the borders of one country, as opposed to be
國內的
發生或存在於國家內部的
relating to what takes place within the borders of one country, as opposed to between countries
The airline added five new domestic routes this year.
這家航空公司今年新增了五條國內航線。
domestic routes — flights within one country
Yumi reads the domestic news section before looking at international headlines.
Yumi 在閱讀國際頭條新聞之前，會先看國內新聞版。
Domestic sales of electric cars rose sharply while exports stayed flat.
電動車的國內銷量大幅上升，但出口持平。
The president's speech focused mainly on domestic issues like healthcare.
總統的演說主要集中在醫療保健等國內議題上。
Companies that rely only on domestic customers may miss global opportunities.
只依賴國內客戶的企業可能會錯失全球機會。
- international
involving more than one country
- foreign
relating to other countries
文法句型
domestic + noun
常見錯誤
2. related to the house you live in, the people you live with, and the everyday act
家庭；家務
與家庭生活及家務有關的
related to the house you live in, the people you live with, and the everyday activities of running a home
Mateo and his partner share all the domestic chores equally.
Mateo 和他的伴侶平均分擔所有家務。
domestic chores — household cleaning and tasks
Modern appliances have made many domestic tasks quicker and simpler.
現代電器讓許多家務變得更快更簡單。
domestic tasks — jobs around the house
The documentary follows the daily domestic routines of a busy family.
這部紀錄片記錄了一個忙碌家庭的每日家務常規。
Domestic life changed dramatically when both parents started working from home.
當父母都開始在家工作後，家庭生活發生了巨大變化。
After retiring, Élise discovered new joy in domestic activities like baking.
退休後，Élise 在烘焙等家庭活動中發現了新的樂趣。
- professional
relating to work outside the home
- commercial
for business or public use rather than home use
文法句型
domestic + noun
3. trained or bred to live with humans or be kept on farms, rather than living and
馴養；家養
被人類飼養而非野生的
trained or bred to live with humans or be kept on farms, rather than living and hunting in the wild
Dogs were among the first animals to become domestic companions.
狗是最早成為人類家養夥伴的動物之一。
domestic companions — animals that live with people
Unlike domestic cats, wild cats must hunt for every meal.
與家貓不同，野貓必須自己獵食。
domestic cats vs wild cats — contrast between tame and wild
The farm keeps domestic animals such as cows, pigs, and chickens.
這座農場飼養了牛、豬、雞等家養動物。
Domestic rabbits need a safe enclosure and fresh greens every day.
家兔需要一個安全的圍欄和每天新鮮的蔬菜。
Veterinarians who treat domestic pets rarely encounter wild animals.
治療寵物的獸醫很少遇到野生動物。
- tame
focuses on temperament (not aggressive) rather than species or living arrangement
- domesticated
more formal; emphasizes the historical process of taming over generations
- pet
refers specifically to animals kept for companionship, not farm animals
- wild
living in nature, not with humans
文法句型
domestic + animal noun
常見錯誤
4. enjoying being at home and taking pleasure in household activities such as cooki
愛家；善家務
喜歡在家並擅長打理家務的
enjoying being at home and taking pleasure in household activities such as cooking, cleaning, and decorating
Ignacio is surprisingly domestic — he bakes fresh bread every Sunday.
Ignacio 出人意料地愛家——他每個星期天都會烤新鮮的麵包。
be domestic — used after a linking verb to describe a person's character
Selim describes himself as a domestic person who loves quiet evenings at home.
Selim 說自己是個愛家的人，喜歡在家度過寧靜的夜晚。
domestic person — someone who enjoys home life
Despite his busy job, Asher is quite domestic and enjoys fixing things.
儘管工作繁忙，Asher 還是很擅長家務，喜歡修理東西。
Her domestic skills include sewing, cooking, and keeping the house tidy.
她的家務技能包括縫紉、煮飯和保持房子整潔。
Many young people today are less domestic than their grandparents were.
現在的許多年輕人不如他們的祖父母那樣擅長家務。
- home-loving
focuses on enjoying being at home, not necessarily on being good at housework
- homely
British English: warm and comfortable; American English: plain-looking — avoid in US contexts for this meaning
- house-proud
focuses on keeping the home clean and well-decorated
- adventurous
enjoys going out and exploring rather than staying home
- outgoing
prefers socialising away from home
文法句型
be + domestic
domestic + noun
用法筆記
Used to describe a person's character or preferences, not objects or institutions. Unlike other adjective senses, this one commonly appears after linking verbs (be, seem, become).
domestic — 名詞
1. a violent situation between people who live together, especially one that requir
家暴事件
發生在家中的暴力衝突
a violent situation between people who live together, especially one that requires police or emergency help
The police responded to a domestic at an apartment on Cherry Lane.
警方接獲通報後前往 Cherry Lane 的一間公寓處理一起家暴事件。
responded to a domestic — police jargon for a domestic violence call
A charity helpline offers advice to anyone who experiences a domestic.
一條慈善求助熱線為經歷家庭暴力的人提供建議。
Heather called the emergency number after hearing a violent domestic next door.
Heather 在聽到隔壁發生激烈家庭暴力事件後撥打了緊急電話。
Officers are trained to handle every domestic with care and professionalism.
警員接受過訓練，能以關懷和專業的態度處理每一起家暴事件。
- domestic disturbance
slightly more formal; used in legal and police contexts
- domestic violence incident
more formal and explicit; preferred in official reports
文法句型
a domestic
report a domestic
用法筆記
This is an informal noun used mainly in news reports and emergency-service contexts. In formal writing, use 'domestic violence incident' or 'domestic disturbance' instead.
2. someone whose job involves cleaning, cooking, and other housework in another per
家傭；幫傭
受僱於他人家庭做家務的人
someone whose job involves cleaning, cooking, and other housework in another person's home
The family hired a domestic to help with cleaning and cooking twice a week.
這家人僱用了一位幫傭，每週來幫忙打掃和煮飯兩次。
hired a domestic — employed a household worker
Many domestics work long hours for low pay and few legal protections.
許多家傭工作時間長、薪資低，而且幾乎沒有法律保障。
Ayana has worked as a domestic for three different households in the city.
Ayana 在城裡的三個不同家庭擔任幫傭。
A new law requires employers to provide written contracts for their domestics.
一項新法律要求僱主為其家傭提供書面合約。
The agency matches domestics with families who need household help.
這間仲介機構為需要家務協助的家庭配對合適的家傭。
- domestic worker
more formal; the preferred term in labour law and human rights contexts
- domestic helper
common in Asian English, including Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan
- housekeeper
focuses on cleaning and tidying; may also manage the household
- maid
older term; can sound dated or class-sensitive
文法句型
work as a domestic
hire a domestic
用法筆記
This noun is countable and is considered the standard term in many countries, though 'domestic worker' or 'domestic helper' are more common in formal contexts. In Taiwan, 'domestic helper' is the preferred term.