maternal [məˈtɜ:rnl]

例句:

• I didn't have as strong a maternal instinct as some other mothers.
  我不像别的母亲那样有那么强烈的母性本能。
  
• She had little maternal instinct.
  她缺乏母性。
  
• Her feelings towards him were almost maternal.
  她对他的感情是近乎母亲般的。
  
• Efforts to improve maternal health are having unintended consequences.
  来自WSJ
• Maternal health and reducing child mortality are particular concerns.
  来自VOA
• It also suppresses the maternal immune system, Old says.
  来自SA
• The sight of the hopeless little boy aroused her maternal instincts.
  那绝望的小男孩的模样唤起了她的母性。
  来自《权威词典》