maternal
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/məˈtɜːnl/
having motherly feelings
She has a strong maternal instinct and cares deeply for children.
她有强烈的母性本能,并且非常关心孩子。
related to being a mother
Maternal health is important for both mother and baby.
母亲健康对母亲和婴儿都很重要。
on the mother's side of the family
My maternal grandmother taught me how to bake.
我的外祖母教我如何烘焙。