grandfather
UK/'grændfɑ:ðә/US
A1
Definitions
n.
The father of one's father or mother
祖父；外祖父
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgrand-great, large, magnificent
+
fatherroot
=grandfather
grand- here means 'one generation removed': grand- + father = the father beyond your father.
Example Sentences
- 1.
My grandfather taught me how to fish when I was six.
- 2.
Her grandfather fought in the war and rarely talked about it.