forbears
[fɒrberz]
v.
（尤指为表示礼貌或耐心而）克制，忍耐，容忍( forbear的第三人称单数 );
宗;
祖宗;
例句:
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I inherited a hardy constitution from sturdy forbears.
我自祖先那儿遗传到强壮的体格.
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He always forbears his enemies.
他总是容忍敌人.
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Many have headed to the lush Panjshir Valley of their forbears.
来自CNN
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Some of the old Chrism is mixed with the new, thus linking the newly baptised to their forbears in the faith.
来自BBC
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Lidell's got talent to spare, and he obviously knows his soul forbears' work intimately.
来自BBC