ancestor
/ˈænsestə/ · /ˈænsestər/
CEFR level B2Topic HistoryWord #4061 in the learning path
祖先；祖宗
Definitions
n. a family member who lived several generations before you
祖先；祖宗
n. an earlier species or form from which something developed
祖先物种；原型
Example
One of my ancestors built this old stone house.
我的一位祖先建造了这座古老的石屋。
Studying how our ancestors adapted to environmental change can offer insights into human resilience.
研究祖先如何适应环境变化，可以帮助我们理解人类的适应能力。
Collocations
- common ancestor
- distant ancestor
- human ancestors
Word family
- ancestry (n.)
- ancestral (adj.)
Synonyms
- forebear
- forefather
Antonyms
- descendant
Usage tip
ancestor指祖先；descendant指后代。
FAQ
- What does ancestor mean?
- a family member who lived several generations before you an earlier species or form from which something developed
- How is ancestor pronounced?
- UK /ˈænsestə/, US /ˈænsestər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
