godfather

'gɒdfɑ:ðә

Collins 1

n. any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
n. someone having a relation analogous to that of a male sponsor to his godchild

n. 教父
vt. 当教父

Collins 星级

14,192

BNC 频率

16,757

使用频率

godfather 由 god（上帝）和 father（父亲）组成，表示一种父亲般的神圣角色，通常是教父的意思。

例句

1. My uncle is my godfather, and he always supports me.

我的叔叔是我的教父，他总是支持我。

2. The godfather of a child is often chosen during the baptism.

孩子的教父通常在洗礼时被选定。

3. He feels a strong responsibility as the godfather of his best friend's son.

作为他最好朋友儿子的教父，他感到很大的责任。