father figure
noun /ˈfɑːðə fɪɡə(r)/
/ˈfɑːðər fɪɡjər/
- an older man that somebody respects because he will advise and help them like a father
父亲般的人；受尊敬的人；长者 - Adam looked up to Bill as a father figure.
亚当视比尔为父亲。
- Adam looked up to Bill as a father figure.