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母亲的, 母性的
related to or characteristic of a mother and motherhood, especially during and following childbirth
- Her maternal instincts kicked in as soon as she held the baby.
她一抱起婴儿，母性本能就立刻显现出来。
- The clinic offers support during the maternal phase to ensure both mother and child are healthy.
诊所提供母性阶段的支持，以确保母亲和孩子的健康。
- There's a certain maternal warmth she exudes every time she talks about her newborn.
每次她谈到她的新生儿时，都会散发出某种母性的温暖。
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母系的, 母系的
related on the mother's side
- Her blue eyes are a distinct trait from her maternal ancestors.
她的蓝眼睛是她母系祖先的一个显著特征。
- The family reunion primarily included members from his maternal side.
家庭团聚主要包括他母系的成员。
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母系的, 母系的
relating to or derived from one's mother
- The twins have a strong resemblance to their maternal aunt.
这对双胞胎与他们的母系姨妈有很强的相似之处。
- She inherited her curly hair from her maternal side of the family.
她从家族的母系一方继承了卷发。