paternal
01
父亲的, 父亲般的
having qualities or behaviors typically associated with a father, particularly in a caring, supportive, or protective manner
例子
The father 's voice had a soothing, paternal tone as he read bedtime stories to his young daughter.
父亲的声音有一种舒缓的父亲般的语调，当他给年幼的女儿读睡前故事时。
02
父亲的, 父系的
referring to qualities, characteristics, or actions associated with a male parent in general
例子
Foster parents often develop paternal affection for the children in their care, regardless of biological lineage.
养父母经常对他们照顾的孩子发展出父亲般的感情，无论生物血统如何。
03
父亲的, 父系的
relating to or inherited from one's father or the father's side of the family
例子
The family name is of paternal origin, tracing back several centuries in their ancestral history.
这个姓氏是父系起源的，可以追溯到他们祖先历史中的几个世纪。
04
父亲的, 父系的
related on the father's side
词汇树
paternalism
paternally
paternal
pater
