maternal
adjective
UK/məˈtɜː.nᵊl/
US/məˈtɝː.nᵊl/
Definitions of maternal adjective
Relating to or characteristic of a mother; showing a kind and caring attitude like a mother.
母性的；母亲般的
The deep-rooted maternal instinct to protect her young.
深植于心的母性本能，保护她的幼崽。
She has a very maternal approach to managing her team.
她以非常母性的方式管理她的团队。
She cared for her children with maternal tenderness.
她以母亲般的温柔照顾她的孩子。
Relating to or derived from the mother's side of a family.
母系的；母亲一方的
She inherited her artistic talent from her maternal side.
她从母系那边继承了艺术天赋。
The family's maternal history is full of fascinating stories.
这个家族的母系历史充满了引人入胜的故事。
My maternal grandfather was a highly respected scholar.
我的外祖父是一位备受尊敬的学者。