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
His paternal love and support were evident in the way he celebrated his children's achievements and comforted them in times of disappointment.
他的父亲般的爱和支持在他庆祝孩子们的成就并在他们失望时安慰他们的方式中显而易见。
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
School coaches, religious figures and extended family members sometimes take on informal paternal roles for children in their influence.
学校教练、宗教人物和大家庭成员有时会为他们影响下的孩子承担非正式的父亲角色。
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
She inherited her artistic talent from her paternal grandmother, who was also a renowned painter.
她的艺术天赋继承自她的祖母（父亲那边的），后者也是一位著名画家。
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
