step-mother

n.后母；继母

Tom wanted the detective to check out whether Clare had the right to get her step mother's money. 汤姆要求侦探查明克莱尔是否有权继承她后母的遗产。

A stepmother's love can be as deep and pure as any mother's. 继母的爱也可以像生母一样深厚纯洁。