paternal
/pә'tә:nl/
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📖 中文释义
- [法] 父系的, 父亲的
💬 双语例句
Its society adheres to tribal traditions that afford its ruling elite, headed by the royal family, a paternal and omnipotent role in determining the direction and form of economic development. This means that “Dubai, Inc.” can quickly and seamlessly adapt to changing economic circumstances.
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📘 English Definition（英文释义）
- a. belonging to or inherited from one's father
- a. characteristic of a father