核心问题
in care of 与 in the care of 意思是否相同?
词典解答
in care of 表示“由……转交”,缩写为 c/o(见 C/O),而 in the care of 表示“由……照顾”。请对比下列例句:
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Lanny sent his letter in care of Johannes Robin. (Sinclair) 兰尼把他的信寄出去了, 是由约翰尼斯·罗宾转交的。
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Flocks of poultry are usually in the care of small children. (Mis) 家禽通常是由小孩子们来照管。
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She left Bill in the care of her mother and father, … (Hillary, Living History) 她把比尔交给自己的父母照顾, ……(希拉里,《亲历历史》)