grandfather现在分词

1. the father of your father or mother

1.（外）祖父；爷爷；外公
Yourgrandfather is the father of your father or mother.

e.g. Hisgrandfather was a professor.
他的爷爷曾是一名教授。

1. His grandfather is a veteran of the Second World War.
   他的祖父是一位参加过第二次世界大战的老战士。
2. Although he is over 70, my grandfather is very strong.
   尽管我爷爷70多岁了,但他仍然很健壮。
3. His grandfather became ill from anxiety.
   他的爷爷由于焦虑而病倒了。

• great grandfather曾祖父

• grandfather clock旧式大时钟

1. grandfather的基本意思是“(外)祖父”,指父亲或母亲的父亲。
2. 与grandfather相对应的阴性名词是grandmother。