parent
英 [ˈpeərənt] 美 [ˈperənt]
n. 父亲(或母亲); 先辈; 根源,起源; 保护者;
变形 复数: parents
双语例句
1. Many children are now born into or raised in one-parent families.
现在很多孩子在单亲家庭中出生或成长。
2. Parent birds began to hunt for food for their young.
亲鸟开始为幼鸟寻找食物。
3. Ninety per cent of lone parent families are headed by mothers.
90%的单亲家庭由母亲持家。
4. The offspring contain a mixture of the genetic blueprint of each parent.
子女身上遗传了父母双方的基因型板。
5. Each unit including the parent company has its own, local management.
包括母公司在内,每个单位都有自己的地方管理层。
6. He lives on a single parent's allowance of £70 a week.
他靠每周70英镑的单亲家庭生活补助过日子。