他的中间名是威廉，取自他祖父的名字。

His second name is Willem, after his grandfather.

我的祖父曾经在西班牙与法西斯分子作战。

My grandfather fought against the Fascists in Spain.

我们所有的亲属都来参加了祖父八十寿宴。

All our family came to Grandad's eightieth birthday party.

我的祖父在战争中丧生。

My grandfather lost his life in the war.

她的祖父一路在船上打工支付船费来到美国。

Her grandfather had worked his passage to America.

她的祖父教她变魔术。

Her grandfather taught her to conjure.

我清楚地记得很小的时候祖父向我低头微笑的情景。

I have a vivid picture of my grandfather smiling down at me when I was very small.

亚当经常呆在他祖父的办公室里。

Adam spent a lot of time in his grandfather's office

我的祖父是苏格兰矿工工会干事。

My grandfather was secretary of the Scottish Miners' Union.

我曾祖父打制马掌、铁钉等诸如此类的东西。

My great-grandfather made horseshoes and nails and what have you.

他的祖父和外公都热衷于演说。

Both his grandfathers were fired with an enthusiasm for public speaking

她的曾祖父显然是一位非常投入而且坚忍不拔的旅行爱好者。

Her great-grandfather had clearly been a dedicated and stoical traveller.