| 单词 | like a father |
| 释义 | > as lemmaslike a father P7. like a father: (with reference to speech) in an authoritative or severe manner; strictly. Now rare. ΘΚΠ society > authority > rule or government > paternalism > [phrase] like a father1830 society > society and the community > kinship or relationship > kinsman or relation > parent > father > fatherhood > [adverb] fatherlyOE fatherlike?a1513 like a father1830 1830 J. K. Paulding Chron. Gotham 64 If she wont listen to reason, I will talk to her like a father. 1872 J. P. Simpson World & Stage i. 7 I'll see her again—speak to her like a father. 1926 F. W. Crofts Inspector French & Cheyne Myst. vi. 74 James talked to him like a father and he seemed to swallow it all down. 1946 Signalman's Jrnl. Feb. 72/3 It is going to mean that the Parent–Teachers Associations or similar outfits should check up on these teachers and talk to them like a father. < as lemmas |
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