uncle
/ˈʌŋkəl/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #497 in the learning path
叔伯；舅舅；姑姨父
Definitions
n. a parent's brother or an aunt's husband
叔伯；舅舅；姑姨父
Example
My uncle taught me how to mend a bicycle.
我叔叔教过我怎样修自行车。
An uncle or aunt can provide valuable emotional support when parents are busy with work commitments.
父母忙于工作时，叔伯姑姨等亲属可以提供宝贵的情感支持。
Collocations
- maternal uncle
- paternal uncle
- uncle and aunt
Usage tip
uncle不区分父母哪一方，也不区分长幼。
FAQ
- What does uncle mean?
- a parent's brother or an aunt's husband
- How is uncle pronounced?
- UK /ˈʌŋkəl/, US /ˈʌŋkəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
