maternal
01
母亲的, 母性的
related to or characteristic of a mother and motherhood, especially during and following childbirth
语法信息
形态构成
复合词
关系形容词
不可分级
例子
Her maternal instincts kicked in as soon as she held the baby.
她一抱起婴儿，母性本能就立刻显现出来。
02
母系的, 母系的
related on the mother's side
例子
Her blue eyes are a distinct trait from her maternal ancestors.
她的蓝眼睛是她母系祖先的一个显著特征。
03
母亲的, 父母的
relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent
04
母系的, 母系的
relating to or derived from one's mother
例子
The twins have a strong resemblance to their maternal aunt.
这对双胞胎与他们的母系姨妈有很强的相似之处。
