
好词典

源自中古英语 'kinnesman',由 'kin'(亲属) + 'man'(人)组合而成,最早可追溯至古英语 'cynnes mann'。
❶ 指男性亲属,通常用于描述有血缘或婚姻关系的男性家族成员,如兄弟、叔叔、堂表兄弟等。
“He introduced his kinsman from Scotland at the family reunion.”
(他在家庭聚会上介绍了来自苏格兰的男性亲戚。)
“The old king trusted only his closest kinsmen with important duties.”
(老国王只将重要职责委托给他最亲近的男性亲属。)
kinsman by marriage — 指通过婚姻关系成为男性亲属的人,如姐夫、妹夫、连襟等。
“Though not related by blood, his kinsman by marriage supported him during the legal dispute.”
(尽管没有血缘关系,他的姻亲男性亲属在法律纠纷期间支持了他。)