c. 1200, kinraden, compound of kin (q.v.) + -rede, from Old English ræden "condition, rule," related to rædan "to advise, rule" (see read (v.)). With intrusive -d- (17c.) probably for phonetic reasons (compare thunder) but perhaps encouraged by kind (n.). As an adjective, 1520s, from the noun.
实用例句
1. I recall many discussions with her on these and kindred topics.
我回想起多次同她就这些问题及类似话题进行的讨论。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The offender made proper restitution to the victim's kindred.
违法者对受害人亲属给予了适当的补偿。
来自柯林斯例句
3. food and kindred products
食物及类似产品
来自《权威词典》
4. He claims kindred with royalty.
他声称跟王室有亲戚关系.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. He found kindred spirits in the peace movement.
