ancestor [ˈænˌsɛstɚ]

例句:

• The immediate ancestor of rock "n" roll is rhythm-and-blues.
  摇滚乐直接源自节奏布鲁斯。
  
• The descent of all organisms from a common ancestor.
  来自SA
• Her Chinese friends referred to the Empress as their venerable ancestor.
  她的中国朋友们说这位女皇是他们值得敬仰的祖先。
  
• St. Peter...the spiritual ancestor of the Bishop of Rome.
  来自H. H. Milman
• This machine is the ancestor of the modern computer.
  这台机器是现代电脑的始祖.
  
• Therefore, it must be the ancestor of humanity.
  来自SA
• She has worshiped her ancestor.
  她已拜过她的祖先。
  来自《权威词典》