domestic
domestic — adjective
1. relating to what takes place within the borders of one country, as opposed to be
relating to what takes place within the borders of one country, as opposed to between countries
The airline added five new domestic routes this year.
domestic routes — flights within one country
Yumi reads the domestic news section before looking at international headlines.
Domestic sales of electric cars rose sharply while exports stayed flat.
The president's speech focused mainly on domestic issues like healthcare.
Companies that rely only on domestic customers may miss global opportunities.
- international
involving more than one country
- foreign
relating to other countries
文法句型
domestic + noun
常見錯誤
2. related to the house you live in, the people you live with, and the everyday act
related to the house you live in, the people you live with, and the everyday activities of running a home
Mateo and his partner share all the domestic chores equally.
domestic chores — household cleaning and tasks
Modern appliances have made many domestic tasks quicker and simpler.
domestic tasks — jobs around the house
The documentary follows the daily domestic routines of a busy family.
Domestic life changed dramatically when both parents started working from home.
After retiring, Élise discovered new joy in domestic activities like baking.
- professional
relating to work outside the home
- commercial
for business or public use rather than home use
文法句型
domestic + noun
3. trained or bred to live with humans or be kept on farms, rather than living and
trained or bred to live with humans or be kept on farms, rather than living and hunting in the wild
Dogs were among the first animals to become domestic companions.
domestic companions — animals that live with people
Unlike domestic cats, wild cats must hunt for every meal.
domestic cats vs wild cats — contrast between tame and wild
The farm keeps domestic animals such as cows, pigs, and chickens.
Domestic rabbits need a safe enclosure and fresh greens every day.
Veterinarians who treat domestic pets rarely encounter wild animals.
- tame
focuses on temperament (not aggressive) rather than species or living arrangement
- domesticated
more formal; emphasizes the historical process of taming over generations
- pet
refers specifically to animals kept for companionship, not farm animals
- wild
living in nature, not with humans
文法句型
domestic + animal noun
常見錯誤
4. enjoying being at home and taking pleasure in household activities such as cooki
enjoying being at home and taking pleasure in household activities such as cooking, cleaning, and decorating
Ignacio is surprisingly domestic — he bakes fresh bread every Sunday.
be domestic — used after a linking verb to describe a person's character
Selim describes himself as a domestic person who loves quiet evenings at home.
domestic person — someone who enjoys home life
Despite his busy job, Asher is quite domestic and enjoys fixing things.
Her domestic skills include sewing, cooking, and keeping the house tidy.
Many young people today are less domestic than their grandparents were.
- home-loving
focuses on enjoying being at home, not necessarily on being good at housework
- homely
British English: warm and comfortable; American English: plain-looking — avoid in US contexts for this meaning
- house-proud
focuses on keeping the home clean and well-decorated
- adventurous
enjoys going out and exploring rather than staying home
- outgoing
prefers socialising away from home
文法句型
be + domestic
domestic + noun
用法筆記
Used to describe a person's character or preferences, not objects or institutions. Unlike other adjective senses, this one commonly appears after linking verbs (be, seem, become).
domestic — noun
1. a violent situation between people who live together, especially one that requir
a violent situation between people who live together, especially one that requires police or emergency help
The police responded to a domestic at an apartment on Cherry Lane.
responded to a domestic — police jargon for a domestic violence call
A charity helpline offers advice to anyone who experiences a domestic.
Heather called the emergency number after hearing a violent domestic next door.
Officers are trained to handle every domestic with care and professionalism.
- domestic disturbance
slightly more formal; used in legal and police contexts
- domestic violence incident
more formal and explicit; preferred in official reports
文法句型
a domestic
report a domestic
用法筆記
This is an informal noun used mainly in news reports and emergency-service contexts. In formal writing, use 'domestic violence incident' or 'domestic disturbance' instead.
2. someone whose job involves cleaning, cooking, and other housework in another per
someone whose job involves cleaning, cooking, and other housework in another person's home
The family hired a domestic to help with cleaning and cooking twice a week.
hired a domestic — employed a household worker
Many domestics work long hours for low pay and few legal protections.
Ayana has worked as a domestic for three different households in the city.
A new law requires employers to provide written contracts for their domestics.
The agency matches domestics with families who need household help.
- domestic worker
more formal; the preferred term in labour law and human rights contexts
- domestic helper
common in Asian English, including Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan
- housekeeper
focuses on cleaning and tidying; may also manage the household
- maid
older term; can sound dated or class-sensitive
文法句型
work as a domestic
hire a domestic
用法筆記
This noun is countable and is considered the standard term in many countries, though 'domestic worker' or 'domestic helper' are more common in formal contexts. In Taiwan, 'domestic helper' is the preferred term.