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motherly

英 ['mʌðəlɪ] 美['mʌðɚli]
  • adj. 母亲的;慈母般的

英文词源


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.

双语例句


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。

来自柯林斯例句

2. She was a kind, motherly woman.
她是一位善良的充满母爱的女人。

来自《权威词典》

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.

来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹

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.

来自辞典例句

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.

来自辞典例句