avuncular

a. 叔伯的, 叔伯似的

发音

UK /əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/
US /əˈvʌŋkjʊlɚ/

词形变化

more avuncular 比较级 most avuncular 最高级

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.

  2. 2.

    Kind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.

    引申义

词源

From Latin avunculus (“a maternal uncle”).

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