The Open Dictionary

uncle

名詞

UK/ˈʌŋ.kᵊl/
US/ˈʌŋ.kᵊl/

定義 uncle 名詞

  1. A2Countable

    The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.

    • I have many uncles on both my mother's and father's sides.

    • We have invited my uncle, Steve, to visit us.

    • Uncle Jack, did you bring a gift for me?

  2. Countable

    Any male adult you know who is older than you.

    • John Uncle

    • He always calls him 'Uncle'.

    • The uncle looks very happy today.