"godfathers" in Chinese (Simplified)
教父们
Definition
“教父们”指在孩子受洗时担任重要精神监护人的男性,也可指团体的领袖或保护者,有时用于指涉黑社会的有权人物。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
既可指宗教(受洗中的监护人),也可指黑社会头目。通常与洗礼或犯罪有关。不要与“父亲”混淆。
Examples
Both of his godfathers attended his baptism.
他的两个**教父们**都参加了他的受洗仪式。
The two godfathers gave her special gifts.
两位**教父们**送给她特别的礼物。
My cousins have two godfathers and one godmother.
我的表亲有两个**教父们**和一个教母。
In some movies, the godfathers control entire cities.
在一些电影里,**教父们**掌控整个城市。
Her two godfathers always give her advice when she needs it most.
她的两位**教父们**总是在她最需要的时候给她建议。
The wedding had three godfathers who were close friends of the family.
婚礼上有三位是家族密友的**教父们**。