
family
/ˈfæməli/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #585 in the learning path
家庭;家人;亲属
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.