maternal
US /məˈtɝː.nəl/
UK /məˈtɝː.nəl/
形容词
1.
母亲的, 母性的
relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth
示例:
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She felt a strong maternal instinct to protect her baby.
她感到强烈的母性本能来保护她的孩子。
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The hospital provides excellent maternal care.
这家医院提供优质的产妇护理。
2.
母亲的, 母系的
related through the mother's side of the family
示例:
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My maternal grandmother was from Italy.
我的外婆是意大利人。
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He inherited his artistic talent from his maternal grandfather.
他从外祖父那里继承了艺术天赋。
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