n.(男性)家长

原形：paterfamilias复数：patresfamilias

As the paterfamilias, it was his responsibility to ensure the well-being of his entire family.
作为一家之主，确保全家的幸福是他义不容辞的责任。
In ancient Rome, the paterfamilias held absolute authority over his wife, children, and even slaves.
在古罗马，一家之主对妻子、子女乃至奴隶拥有绝对的权威。
The paterfamilias gathered the family for the announcement of his successor, a momentous decision for the clan.
一家之主召集家人宣布他的继任者，这对家族来说是个重大的决定。
He, as the paterfamilias, led the family prayers during the festive season.
他作为一家之主，在节日期间领头进行家庭祈祷。
The paterfamilias made a point of teaching his sons the values of hard work and integrity from an early age.
这个一家之主从孩子很小的时候就开始教育他们努力工作和正直的价值观。
In that culture, the paterfamilias's word was law, and no one dared to question his decisions.
在那种文化中，一家之主的话就是法律，没有人敢质疑他的决定。
With the passing of the old paterfamilias, the family dynamics shifted as a new generation took the helm.
随着老一家之主的去世，新一代接管后，家庭的动态发生了变化。
The paterfamilias, though strict, always had his family's best interests at heart.
尽管这位一家之主很严格，但他总是把家庭的最大利益放在心上。
It was a tradition for the paterfamilias to pass down the family business to the eldest son.
把家族企业传给长子是一家长的传统。
Under the guidance of their wise paterfamilias, the family prospered and became respected in the community.
在他们睿智的一家之主的引导下，这个家庭兴旺发达，并在社区中赢得了尊敬。