granny

英 ['grænɪ] 美 ['ɡræni]

granny (n.): also grannie, 1660s, according to OED, most likely a diminutive and contraction of grannam, shortened form of grandame, rather than from grandmother. The sailor's granny knot (by 1803), originally granny's knot, readily jammed and insecure, is a reef or square knot with the second part crossed the wrong way, so called in contempt because "it is the natural knot tied by women or landsmen" [Smyth, "Sailor's Word-Book," 1867]. Granny Smith apples (1895) are said to have been named for Maria Ann Smith (d. 1870) of Australia, who originated them. Granny glasses attested from 1966.

2. He hands the old granny upstairs and downstairs every day.: 他每天扶那位老大娘上下楼.

3. The children were all ears when Granny told them stories.: 奶奶讲故事的时候,孩子们都全神贯注地听着.

4. Granny cooked a chicken especially for the wounded soldier.: 老大娘特别为伤员炖了一只鸡.