adj.父亲的,父亲(般)的,父系的,父方的
He put his hand under her chin in an almost paternal gesture.
他以近乎父亲的姿态用手托着她的下巴。
I was brought up by my paternal aunt.
我是姑姑扶养大的.
He gave me a piece of paternal advice.
他给了我慈父般的忠告。