parental
gb/pɚˈɛntəl/ us/pɚˈɛntəl/
B2
英语
~ 8800
义项
0 个义项
adjective
B2
property
1
Relating to parents or parenthood
About parents, their lives, or how they care for their children.
用法模式：
parental [noun]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use 'parental' when a noun is needed and say *'my parentals'* instead of 'my parents'. Another mistake is using 'parental of' to show possession (e.g. *'the parental of the child'*) instead of using 'the child's parents' or 'the parents of the child'. Remember that 'parental' is an adjective and normally comes before a noun, as in 'parental leave' or 'parental rights'.
近义词
parent-related (A clear but less common descriptive phrase; sounds a bit more informal or explanatory than the single adjective 'parental'.)
反义词
nonparental (Used especially in technical or formal contexts to mean 'not involving or provided by parents'.)
搭配
parental leave
|parental control(s)
|parental responsibility
|parental rights
|parental guidance
|parental love
主题
family
|daily life
|law
|work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The company offers generous parental leave to both mothers and fathers.
- New laws have increased parental responsibility for children’s online behavior.
- Parental involvement in school activities can improve students’ performance.
- The film carries a warning about strong language and mild parental guidance is advised.
- Many parents struggle to balance work and parental duties.
学习者例句
- She is on parental leave after having a baby.
- Parental love can help children feel safe.
- The school asks for more parental help in the classroom.
- Parental rights are different in each country.
- They discussed parental rules about using the internet.
adjective
B2
property
2
Caring or authoritative like a parent
Acting in a caring or firm way like a parent does with a child.
用法模式：
a parental [attitude] toward [someone]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with simply 'being a parent'. Here, 'parental' describes a style of behavior or feeling, even toward people who are not your children. For example, 'a parental tone' means a tone like a parent’s, not that the speaker is actually someone’s parent.
近义词
paternal (Often suggests a warm, protective, father-like care; 'parental' is gender-neutral and can sound more formal or detached.)
反义词
indifferent (Describes a lack of care or concern, which is the opposite of a caring, parental attitude.)
搭配
parental tone
|parental attitude
|parental manner
|parental concern
主题
emotions
|behavior
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- He spoke to his younger colleagues in a gently parental tone.
- She felt a parental responsibility toward the teenagers she was mentoring.
- The coach’s parental concern for his players went beyond the game itself.
- Her parental instincts made her step in when she saw the child alone.
- There was something quietly parental about the way he looked after his students.
学习者例句
- He used a parental voice when he talked to the children.
- She felt parental care for her little brother.
- My teacher has a very parental attitude toward us.
- His parental behavior made the children feel safe.
- The manager took a parental role with the new workers.
adjective
technical
C1
property
3
From the parent generation (genetics)
Used in science to talk about the genes or animals that are the parents, not the children or later generations.
用法模式：
parental [line/strain/genotype/generation]
常见错误：
Learners may think 'parental' here always means 'about family life', but in genetics it specifically contrasts with 'filial' or 'offspring' generations in experiments or breeding.
近义词
ancestral (Can also mean coming from earlier generations, but is broader and not limited to direct parents or genetic experiments.)
反义词
filial (In genetics, 'filial' refers to offspring generations (F1, F2, etc.), which contrasts with the 'parental' generation.)
搭配
parental generation
|parental strain
|parental line
|parental genotype
|parental DNA
|parental cells
主题
science
|biology
|education
例句
- The traits observed in the offspring differed significantly from those in the parental generation.
- Researchers compared the parental strain with several mutant lines.
- Recombination between parental chromosomes produced new genetic combinations in the F1 plants.
- The parental genotype was homozygous for the recessive allele.
- Parental DNA samples were collected for the inheritance study.
学习者例句
- The parental plants are used to make new plants in the study.
- Scientists look at the parental generation and the next generation.
- The parental line has a simple genetic structure.
- They tested the parental DNA before testing the children’s DNA.
- The parental strain was different from the new strain.
语法
词典原形
parental
IPA
GB/pɚˈɛntəl/
US/pɚˈɛntəl/
音节与重音
par - ent - al （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (par)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: parental
词族
Core family
parent
noun A1
parenting
noun
Related words
parenthood
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
parentless
adjective
Advanced or less common
parentage
noun
parentally
adverb
相关表达
parental consent
1/pɚˈɛntəl kənsˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
Permission given by a parent
Official or clear permission from a parent that allows a child to do something, such as join a trip or get medical treatment.
例句
- Students under 18 need parental consent to go on the trip.
- The operation cannot go ahead without parental consent.
- You must bring a signed parental consent form to the camp office.
parental control
1/pɚˈɛntəl kəntɹˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
Parents’ limiting power over children’s access
The general idea or system of parents limiting what their children can watch, play, or do, especially online or on devices.
例句
- Parental control over social media use is a major topic in many families.
- The software offers strong parental control features.
- Schools often talk with parents about parental control of screen time at home.
parental controls
1/pɚˈɛntəl kəntɹˈoʊlz/
fixed phrase
Settings that limit children’s access
Tools or settings on phones, TVs, or computers that help parents block or limit what their children can see or do.
例句
- You should enable parental controls on the tablet before giving it to your son.
- Most streaming services now include easy-to-use parental controls.
- Without parental controls, children may access websites that are not appropriate for them.
parental guidance suggested
1/pɚˈɛntəl ɡˈaɪdəns səd͡ʒˈɛstɪd/
fixed phrase
Content warning for parents
A phrase used in movie and TV ratings that means parents should help or advise their children before they watch it.
例句
- The film is rated PG, meaning parental guidance suggested.
- Viewers saw the notice 'parental guidance suggested' before the program started.
- Because of some violent scenes, parental guidance suggested appears in the opening credits.
parental leave
1/pɚˈɛntəl lˈiv/
fixed phrase
Time off work for new parents
Time away from work that a mother or father can take to care for a new baby or newly adopted child.
例句
- She is taking six months of parental leave after the birth of her daughter.
- Many companies now offer paid parental leave to both parents.
- He delayed his promotion so he could use his full parental leave entitlement.
parental responsibilities
1/pɚˈɛntəl ɹispˌɑnsɪbˈɪlətiz/
fixed phrase
Duties and obligations of parents
The things parents must do for their children, like giving them food, care, a home, and education.
例句
- Both parents share parental responsibilities after the divorce.
- The law defines parental responsibilities in cases of separation.
- Taking on parental responsibilities at a young age can be very challenging.
parental rights
1/pɚˈɛntəl ɹˈaɪts/
fixed phrase
Legal rights of parents over children
The legal power and choices that parents have about their children, such as where they live or what school they go to.
例句
- The court must decide whether his parental rights should be limited.
- Parental rights can be difficult to define in international adoption cases.
- Some parents feel that their parental rights are being ignored by the school system.
parental guidance
1/pɚˈɛntəl ɡˈaɪdəns/
fixed phrase
Supervision or advice from parents
Help, advice, or watching by parents, especially when children see or do something that may be too strong or difficult for them.
例句
- This movie is rated PG, which means parental guidance is suggested.
- Some scenes may be disturbing for younger viewers, so parental guidance is recommended.
- Parental guidance is recommended for using social media.
- The game is rated for teens, and parental guidance is advised.
- TV channels often show a warning when a program requires parental guidance.