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family

/ˈfæməli/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #585 in the learning path

家庭;家人;亲属

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Definitions

n. a group of people related to one another

家庭;家人;亲属

n. a group of related animals, plants, languages, or other things

科;语族;同类群

Example

My family gathers around the kitchen table every Sunday.

我的家人每周日都会围坐在厨房的餐桌旁。

Flexible working hours can help parents balance family responsibilities with the demands of paid employment.

弹性工作时间可以帮助父母平衡家庭责任与有偿工作的要求。

Collocations

  • extended family
  • family member
  • family responsibilities
  • language family

Usage tip

family作整体用单数;英式英语强调成员时可用复数。

FAQ

What does family mean?
a group of people related to one another a group of related animals, plants, languages, or other things
How is family pronounced?
UK /ˈfæməli/, US /ˈfæməli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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