handmaid

名词 handmaid:

1. in a subordinate position
   同义词：handmaiden, servant
2. a personal maid or female attendant
   同义词：handmaiden

1. A good dictionary is the handmaid of the linguist.
   一部好字典封语言学家的帮助甚大。
2. The handmaid led a miserable life.
   婢女过着悲惨的生活。
3. She is a handmaid of that family.
   她是那个家族的女仆。

hand.maid

n.（名词）
A woman attendant or servant.
侍女或女仆
Often handmaiden Something that serves a useful but subordinate purpose:
常作 handmaiden 一些有用的但只起辅助作用的东西：
例句：
piety as the handmaiden of religious faith.
为宗教信仰服务的虔诚