patriarch

名詞

1. 1

   家長、族長指男性

   As the patriarch, he made every major decision for the family.

   身為家長，家中每個重大決定都由他拍板。

2. 2

   元老、長者、大老

   The old painter is regarded as the patriarch of modern art here.

   這位老畫家被視為本地現代藝術的元老。

3. 3

   牧首、宗主教東正教

   The patriarch led the service in the ancient cathedral.

   牧首在那座古老的大教堂主持禮拜。

4. 4

   先祖、聖祖聖經

   Abraham and Jacob are among the patriarchs of the Old Testament.

   亞伯拉罕和雅各都是舊約中的先祖。