adj.母亲的；母系的；母方的；母性的
Maternal age affects the baby's survival rate. 母亲的年龄影响婴儿的成活率。
My maternal grandfather is coming. 我的外祖父要来了。
On the maternal side his inheritance was a happy one. 他从母方接受的遗传是良好的。
Your maternal instincts go deeper than you think. 你的母性本能远比你想像的强。
adv.似母亲；当母亲；母系地
纵容,溺爱
