n.祖先，祖宗(尤指男性)

原形：forefather复数：forefathers

Our forefathers established this nation on the principles of liberty and justice for all.
我们的先祖以自由和平等的原则建立了这个国家。
The forefathers of my family were farmers, hardworking and resilient.
我家的祖先都是农民，勤劳且坚韧不拔。
The forefather of modern science, Galileo, made groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy.
现代科学的奠基人伽利略在天文学上做出了划时代的发现。
The monument stands as a tribute to our forefathers who fought for independence.
这座纪念碑是为了纪念为独立而战的先辈们。
The forefather's legacy was a strong work ethic that we still honor today.
先祖留下的勤奋工作精神至今仍被我们尊重。
Many indigenous tribes trace their ancestry back to a common forefather.
许多土著部落追溯他们的血统都源于同一个始祖。
The forefather of my company's success was a relentless entrepreneur.
我公司的成功源于一个坚持不懈的创业者。
The forefathers of democracy were visionaries who believed in the power of the people.
民主的先驱者是一群有远见的人，他们相信人民的力量。
Archaeologists found artifacts that suggest our forefathers lived here thousands of years ago.
考古学家发现了遗迹，表明我们的祖先数千年前就生活在这里。
The forefathers of psychology sought to understand the human mind and behavior.
心理学的先驱者致力于探索人类的思想和行为。