forefather

英['fɔːfɑːðə(r)] 美['fɔːrfɑːðər]
  • n. 祖先;先辈
TEM4 TOEFL
Noun:
  1. the founder of a family;

    "keep the faith of our forefathers"

  2. person from an earlier time who contributed to the tradition shared by some group;

    "our forefathers brought forth a great nation"

1. These are the customs of forefather hand down to us.
你带外教看过婚俗表演,你说,这都是先辈传给你们的习俗.

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2. Like his forefather, Benny had the ability to foresee the future.
像他的祖先一样, 本尼有能力预知将来.

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3. My forefather came to the USA 200 years ago.
我的祖先在两百年前来到美国.

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4. Your first forefather sinned, And your spokesmen have transgressed against Me.
赛43:27你的始祖犯罪 、 你的师傅违背我.

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5. Your God is one and your forefather ( Adam ) is one.
你的真主只有一位,你的祖先 ( 亚当 ) 只有一位.

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    用作名词 (n.)
    1. My forefather came to the USA 200 years ago.
      我的祖先在两百年前来到美国。
    2. Avenge the slain forefather by vanquishing Major Duke.
      报复杀害的祖先主要由击败杜克。

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