Forefather
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祖先, 先人
an ancestor from previous generations, especially further back than one's grandfather
例子
Thomas proudly traced his family 's lineage back to his noble forefathers who had founded the estate centuries ago.
托马斯自豪地追溯了他的家族血统，直到几个世纪前建立庄园的贵族祖先。
The dynasty 's power emanated from the mandate said to be received by the first forefather many generations past.
王朝的权力源于据称是许多代以前第一位祖先所接受的使命。
02
祖先, 先人
person from an earlier time who contributed to the tradition shared by some group
