motherly
英 [ˈmʌð.əl.i]
美 [ˈmʌð.ɚ.li]
- adj. 母亲的；慈母般的
英语词源
- motherly (adj.)
- Old English modorlic "pertaining to a mother;" see mother (n.1) + -ly (1). Meaning "befitting a mother" is from mid-13c. Related: Motherliness.
权威例句
- 1. It was an incredible display of motherly love and forgiveness.
- 那是慈母般关爱与宽容的了不起的表现。
- 2. She was a kind, motherly woman.
- 她是一位善良的充满母爱的女人。
- 3. At last the door opened and the motherly - looking sister appeared.
- 门终于打开了,出来了那位慈眉善目的修女.
- 4. Natalie, silent, regarded them both with a satirical motherly look.
- 娜塔丽默默地用讽刺,但是慈祥的目光望着他们两人.
- 5. Mrs. Moss was bland and motherly as always.
- 莫斯太太还是和蔼可亲,总象个慈母一样.