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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。
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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。