"ancestor," c. 1300, from fore- + father (n.); perhaps modeled on or modified from Old Norse forfaðir. Similar formation in Dutch voorvader, German Vorvater, Danish forfædre (Old English had forð-fæder).
权威例句
1. These are the customs of forefather hand down to us.
你带外教看过婚俗表演,你说,这都是先辈传给你们的习俗.
2. Like his forefather, Benny had the ability to foresee the future.
像他的祖先一样, 本尼有能力预知将来.
3. My forefather came to the USA 200 years ago.
我的祖先在两百年前来到美国.
4. Your first forefather sinned, And your spokesmen have transgressed against Me.
赛43:27你的始祖犯罪 、 你的师傅违背我.
5. Your God is one and your forefather ( Adam ) is one.