1789, from Latin avunculus "maternal uncle," diminutive of avus (see uncle) + -ar. Used humorously for "of a pawnbroker" (uncle was slang for "pawnbroker" from c. 1600 through 19c.).
My only good suit is at present under the avuncular protection. ["Fraser's Magazine," 1832]
双语例句
1. He began to talk in his most gentle and avuncular manner.
他开始讲话了，态度极其和蔼而慈祥。
来自辞典例句
2. He was now playing the role of disinterested host and avuncular mentor.
他现在正扮演着慷慨的主人和伯父似的指导人的角色.
来自辞典例句
3. He adopt an avuncular tone of voice when give advice to junior colleagues.