当它代表一个整体也就是家庭的意思时使用时用单数形式如:
How is your family?(单数)你的家人都好吗?
当它代表家庭成员时用复数形式如:
My family are all very well.(复数)我的家人都很好。
扩展资料:
family
英 [ˈfæməli] 美 [ˈfæmli]
n.家庭;家族;孩子;祖先adj.家庭的;一家所有的;属于家庭的;适合全家人的
family词组:
1、family doctor
general practitioner normally consulted by a family 家庭医生.
2、family likeness
physical resemblance between members of a family 家庭成员间外貌的相像: This must be your brother: I can see a family likeness. 这位一定是你哥哥,我看你们长得很像.
3、family man
man who has a wife and children,and enjoys home life 有妻室儿女并喜欢家庭生活的男子.
参考资料:百度百科-family