"matriarchs" in Chinese (Simplified)
女族长
Definition
女族长是指在家庭、群体或社区中担任领导或享有威望的女性。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
正式或中性用词,常用于形容家族、社区中的女性领导者,也应用于动物界(如大象、鲸鱼)。不要与“族长”(男性领导者)混淆。
Examples
The matriarchs of the family made all the important decisions.
家庭的**女族长**做出了所有重要的决定。
In elephant herds, the oldest females are usually the matriarchs.
在大象群体中,年纪最大的雌性通常是**女族长**。
Many indigenous cultures honor their matriarchs.
许多原住民族文化都尊敬她们的**女族长**。
After dinner, the matriarchs gathered in the living room to share family stories.
晚餐后,**女族长们**聚在客厅讲述家族故事。
The tradition is passed down by the matriarchs from one generation to the next.
这个传统由**女族长们**代代相传。
You can always count on the matriarchs to keep the family together, no matter what happens.
无论发生什么,你总能依靠**女族长们**让家庭团结在一起。