pater
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/ˈpeɪtər/
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/ˈpeɪtə(r)/
A dad, especially when you're being polite or formal.
The pater always made sure we had everything we needed.
父亲总是确保我们拥有我们需要的一切。
In old Rome, the man who was the boss of the family.
The pater had the final say in all family matters.
父亲在所有家庭事务中拥有最终决定权。