avuncular - Definition & Meaning

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叔伯般的, 舅舅似的

uncle-like in character

At every family reunion, his avuncular presence brought laughter to the kids.
在每一次家庭聚会上，他像叔叔一样的存在给孩子们带来了欢笑。
The old photograph showed him in an avuncular pose with his nieces on his knee.
那张旧照片显示他以叔伯般的姿势抱着侄女们坐在膝上。
Uncle Marcus offered avuncular commentary on my college essays.
马库斯叔叔对我的大学论文提出了叔叔般的评论。
During the will reading, his avuncular smile reassured the nervous relatives.
在宣读遗嘱期间，他叔叔般的微笑安抚了紧张的亲属。
The novel's avuncular mentor carried stories of his own youthful adventures.
小说中叔父般的导师讲述了他自己年轻时的冒险故事。

保护性的, 支持性的

warmly supportive or protective toward someone younger or less experienced

The professor's avuncular guidance helped me navigate my first research project.
教授如叔父般的指导帮助我完成了我的第一个研究项目。
The senior editor adopted an avuncular tone in her feedback on my draft.
高级编辑在她对我草稿的反馈中采用了叔伯般的语气。
His avuncular pep talks kept the rookie team motivated through every setback.
他叔伯般的鼓励谈话让新手团队在每次挫折中保持动力。
Even via email, his avuncular sign-off—"Here if you need me!"—felt reassuring.
即使通过电子邮件，他如叔叔般的结束语——“需要我时，我在这里！”——也让人感到安心。
The coach's avuncular wink before the match eased the young player's jitters.
教练在比赛前如叔叔般的眨眼缓解了年轻球员的紧张情绪。