parent
noun [ C ] uk/ˈpeə.rənt/ us/ˈper.ənt/
(MOTHER/FATHER)
A1 父亲;母亲
a mother or father of a person or an animal
I'm going to meet Richard's parents for the first time this weekend. 我这个周末将第一次见理查德的父母。
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- One of the joys of being a parent is watching the child's character develop.
- As a parent you try to create a stable home environment for your children to grow up in.
- Children need lots of encouragement from their parents.
- My parents were rather annoyed that I hadn't told them about the accident.
- He finds it extremely difficult being a single parent.
(COMPANY)
(also parent company)母公司，总公司
a company that owns one or more other companies
The subsidiary has issued shares that are guaranteed by its parent. 子公司发行的股票由母公司担保。
The parent company is expected to spend $50 million in advertising this year. 母公司预计今年会投入5千万美元用于广告。