weaning
noun[U]
uk/ˈwiː.nɪŋ/us/ˈwiː.nɪŋ/theactorprocessofcausingababyoryounganimaltostopfeedingonitsmother'smilkand tostarteatingotherfood:
断奶A lot ofmothersfindearly weaning frombreastmilkmoreconvenient.很多母亲发现早一点让孩子断奶会容易些。
Though sometoddlersmay give uptheirbottleeasily, weaning can take up to sixmonths.尽管有些学步期幼儿会很快停止吮吸奶瓶，其他幼儿有时需要长达六个月的时间才能完全断奶。
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wean
- In manypartsof theworldbabiesdon'tdrinkmilkafter weaning.
- Baby porridges arepopularcerealsduring weaning.
- Too early weaning off thebreastcanincreasetheriskofasthmaand otherillnesses.
Parenting & caring for children
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- adoptable
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- adoption
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- looked-after
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- stay-at-home
- swaddle
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- unadopted
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