avuncular

形容词

1. 1

   和蔼的、亲切的、长辈般的正式

   He gave me some avuncular advice about choosing a career.

   他像长辈一样亲切地给了我一些选择职业的建议。

2. 2

   叔伯的、舅舅的正式

   She inherited the house through an avuncular connection on her mother's side.

   她透过母亲那边舅舅的关系继承了这栋房子。