foster parent

名词 foster parent:

1. a person who acts as parent and guardian for a child in place of the child's natural parents but without legally adopting the child
   同义词：foster-parent

1. Foster parents; foster grandparents; a foster home.
   养父母; 寄养的祖父母; 寄养的家庭
2. An individual, such as a parent, foster parent, or head of a household, who attends to the needs of a child or dependent adult.
   关心者，操心者具有照料小孩或未独立成人的需要的个人，如家长，养父(母)或户主