paternal
英[pə'tɜːn(ə)l]
美[pə'tɝnl]
英英释意
- 1. belonging to or inherited from one's father;
- "spent his childhood on the paternal farm"
- "paternal traits"
- 2. characteristic of a father
- 3. relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent;
- "parental guidance"
- 4. related on the father's side;
- "a paternal aunt"