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paternalistic
/pəˌtɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/
American

- adj. 家长式的
- Definition
- adj. controlling people in a way that limits their freedom, like a parent
- Example
- The manager's paternalistic attitude annoyed employees who wanted more independence.
- 经理那种家长式的态度让希望有更多自主权的员工感到不满。
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