
household
/ˈhaʊshəʊld/ · /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4229 in the learning path
一户;同住的一家人
Definitions
n. all the people who live together in one home
一户;同住的一家人
adj. relating to a home and its everyday needs
家庭的;家用的
Example
Everyone in our household takes turns washing the dishes.
我们家每个人都轮流洗碗。
Rising energy prices place considerable pressure on household budgets, particularly among families with lower incomes.
能源价格上涨给家庭预算带来了很大压力,低收入家庭尤其如此。
Collocations
- household income
- household appliances
- household chores
- single-person household
Word family
- householder (n.)
Usage tip
household强调同住一户,不一定有亲属关系。
FAQ
- What does household mean?
- all the people who live together in one home relating to a home and its everyday needs
- How is household pronounced?
- UK /ˈhaʊshəʊld/, US /ˈhaʊshoʊld/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.