father figure

noun
🔊/ˈfɑːðə fɪɡə(r)/
🔊/ˈfɑːðər fɪɡjər/
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  1. an older man that somebody respects because he will advise and help them like a father父亲般的人;受尊敬的人;长者
    • Adam looked up to Bill as a father figure.亚当仰望比尔为父亲。