| 单词 | avuncular |
| 释义 | avuncular (once / 27811 pages) adj Everyone likes an avuncular guy, that is someone who is kind and patient and generally indulgent with people younger than he is. The Dalai Lama is an avuncular fellow. So is Santa Claus. Unless you haven't been good. The word avuncular originally comes from the Latin avunculus, meaning "maternal uncle," and strictly speaking the term describes the relationship between an uncle and his nephew. Uncles, by their very definition, are supposed to be avuncular to their nephews. For many uncles though, Santa Claus is pretty hard to compete with. WORD FAMILYavuncular: avuncularly USAGE EXAMPLESMr. Xi has cultivated an image as an avuncular but stern figure, and a strong Communist leader. New York Times(Nov 18, 2016) He was also sly and avuncular, making droll, deadpan comments in his sepulchral voice. New York Times(Nov 11, 2016) For younger Chinese, Mao has retired to the position of avuncular founder of the country. Economist(Sep 08, 2016) 1adj being or relating to an uncle 2adj resembling a uncle in kindness or indulgence |
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