•My mother was 21 when she got married.我母亲结婚时21岁。

•All the mothers and fathers had been invited to the end-of-term concert.所有的父母都获邀请参加期末音乐会。

•The little kittens and their mother were all curled up asleep in the same basket.小猫咪和它们的母亲在同一个篮子里蜷曲着睡着了。

•[as form of address] formal or old-fashioned May I borrow your car, Mother?我能借用你的车吗，妈妈？

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•I learned to sew at my mother's knee.我是小时候学会缝纫的。

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•We got caught in the mother of all storms.我们遇到了最强的暴风雨。

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•Stop mothering her - she's 40 years old and can take care of herself.别再溺爱她了，她已经40岁，可以照顾自己了。