家长

家长 [jiā zhǎng]

1. ■ （一家之长） the head of a family [household]; patriarch:

家长式统治 paternalism; arbitrary rule as by a patriarch; rule arbitrarily;

他搞家长制作风是很典型的。 He is notorious for its patriarchal behaviour.

2. ■ （父母或监护人） the parent or guardian of a child:

开家长会 hold a parents' meeting

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常用词组

1. ■ 家长制 patriarchy; patriarchal system; patriarchalism;

2. ■ 家长作风 a high-handed way of dealing with people; patriarchal behaviour; paternalism