avuncular

英 [əˈvʌŋ.kjə.lər]      美 [əˈvʌŋ.kjə.lɚ]
  • adj. 伯父的;叔伯的;慈祥的
星级词汇:
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avuncular 叔伯的

av-,祖宗,祖父,词源同atavism,-uncul,小词后缀。该词常见其缩小形式uncle.

avuncular (adj.)
1789, from Latin avunculus "maternal uncle," diminutive of avus (see uncle) + -ar. Used humorously for "of a pawnbroker" (uncle was slang for "pawnbroker" from c. 1600 through 19c.).
My only good suit is at present under the avuncular protection. ["Fraser's Magazine," 1832]
1. He began to talk in his most gentle and avuncular manner.
他开始讲话了,态度极其和蔼而慈祥。
2. He was now playing the role of disinterested host and avuncular mentor.
他现在正扮演着慷慨的主人和伯父似的指导人的角色.
3. He adopt an avuncular tone of voice when give advice to junior colleagues.
他用长辈的口气劝告年轻的同事.

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