family/ˈfæmɪlɪ/
n.-lies1. 家庭My family are all fond of going to the cinema.我全家都爱看电影。
My family is very large.我的家庭是个很大的家庭。
My family are all tall.我全家人的个子都很高。
Our family has lived in this village for over a hundred years.我们家在这个村子里住了一百多年了。
2. 子女Mr Johnson has a family of five.约翰逊先生有五个子女。
Have you any family?你有孩子吗？
Has he any family?他有子女吗？
She has a large family on her hands.她有许多子女要由她照顾。
3. 家族The old poor peasant has a family history written in blood and tears.这位老贫农有一本用血泪写成的家史。
4. （动、植物的）科The cat family includes lions and tigers.猫科动物包括狮和虎。
5. （语言的）族，系