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maternal

英[mə'tɜːn(ə)l] 美[mə'tɝnl]
  • adj. 母亲的;母性的;母系的;母体遗传的

英英释意


1. characteristic of a mother;
"warm maternal affection for her guest"- Dorothy Sayers
2. relating to or derived from one's mother;
"maternal genes"
3. relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent;
"parental guidance"
4. related on the mother's side;
"my maternal grandmother"