avuncular
英 [ə'vʌŋkjʊlə]
美 [ə'vʌŋkjəlɚ]
词性
形容词
基本解释
adj.伯父的,伯父似的
网络释义
像叔父/伯父的；亲切慈爱的；像长辈般的
例证
1. He had such an avuncular manner that everyone felt like they could confide in him.
他的举止像长辈一样亲切，以至于每个人都觉得可以信任他。
2. His avuncular advice helped me navigate through a difficult decision.
他像亲切慈爱的长辈一样给了我建议，帮助我面对一个棘手的决定。