Progenitor
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祖先, 先驱
a person from whom other offsprings are descended
例子
The ancient civilization 's progenitors laid the foundation for the cultural traditions that endured for centuries.
古代文明的始祖为持续了几个世纪的文化传统奠定了基础。
The scientist 's groundbreaking research paved the way for future discoveries, establishing him as a progenitor in his field.
这位科学家的开创性研究为未来的发现铺平了道路，使他成为该领域的先驱。
