| 单词 | parent |
| 释义 | parent n. & v. --n 1. a person who has begotten or borne offspring; a father or mother. 2. a person who has adopted a child. 3. a forefather. 4. an animal or plant from which others are derived. 5. a source or origin. 6. an initiating organization or enterprise. --vtr. (also absol.) be a parent of. Phrases and idioms parent company a company of which other companies are subsidiaries. parent-teacher association a local organization of parents and teachers for promoting closer relations and improving educational facilities at a school. Derivatives parental adj. parentally adv. parenthood n. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L parens parentis f. parere bring forth |
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