Forebear 是一个英语词汇，意思是“祖先”或“先辈”，通常指的是某个人的先代或家族中的历史人物。这个词在现代英语中使用较少，但在文学或正式语境中仍然可以见到。

音标

/ˈfɔːrber/

翻译

祖先

先辈

读音

英式发音：/ˈfɔːbeə(r)/

美式发音：/ˈfɔːrber/

用法

Forebear 主要用于表示过去的家族成员，尤其是在讨论家族历史或族谱时。它通常是指遥远的祖先，而不是直系亲属。

例句

The ancient forebears of this family were known for their bravery in battle.
这家族的古代先辈以在战斗中的勇气闻名。

My forebears immigrated to America from Ireland in the 19th century.
我的祖先在19世纪从爱尔兰移民到美国。

We owe much to the hard work and sacrifices of our forebears.
我们欠祖先许多，他们的辛勤工作和牺牲为我们铺平了道路。

The traditions of our forebears are still respected today.
我们祖先的传统至今仍受到尊重。

His forebears were artists who contributed greatly to the cultural heritage of the country.
他的先辈是艺术家，他们为国家的文化遗产做出了巨大贡献。

Many people are interested in tracing their forebears through genealogical research.
许多人通过家谱研究追溯他们的祖先。

The forebears of the royal family were monarchs who ruled the kingdom for centuries.
皇室的先辈是曾统治王国数百年的国王。

We honor the memory of our forebears who fought for freedom and equality.
我们纪念那些为自由和平等而战斗的祖先。

The forebears of modern technology were inventors who pushed the boundaries of science.
现代科技的先驱是那些推动科学边界的发明家。

I’ve always felt a deep connection to the land where my forebears lived.
我一直感到与我的祖先生活过的这片土地有着深深的联系。

短语搭配

Honoring one's forebears：尊敬祖先

Descendants of forebears：祖先的后代

Tracing one's forebears：追溯祖先

Following in the footsteps of one's forebears：走在祖先的足迹上

The legacy of forebears：祖先的遗产

“Forebear” 是一种较为正式的表达，通常用于指代历史悠久的家族或民族的祖先。