extended family

extended family 的音标为 [ɪkˈstendɪd ˈæmɪnə]，基本翻译为“大家庭；扩大家庭”，速记技巧为：大家庭（extended family）包括核心家庭（nuclear family）和主干家庭（bush family）等。

Extended family这个词源自拉丁语“extensus”，意为“延伸的”或“扩大的”。它的主要含义是指一个由父母、配偶、孩子以及他们的配偶和他们的兄弟姐妹或姐妹的子女组成的大家庭。

变化形式：在英语中，extended family一词没有明显的变化形式，因为它是作为一个合成词出现的。

相关单词：

1. Nuclear family：核家庭，指的是一个由父母和孩子组成的家庭，不包括其他亲属。这个词源自拉丁语“nucleus”，意为“核心”。

2. Relatives：亲戚，这个词直接源自extended family，表示与某个家族有血缘或婚姻关系的人。

3. Siblings：兄弟姐妹，这个词由sibling一词衍生而来，sibling意为“兄弟姐妹”。

4. Parents：父母，这个词直接源自extended family，表示生育和抚养孩子的人。

5. Grandparents：祖父母，这个词源自拉丁语“grandis”，意为“大的”或“伟大的”，后来引申为“祖父”或“祖母”。

6. Aunt/Uncle：叔叔/阿姨，这两个词都源自extended family，表示父母的兄弟姐妹。

7. Cousin：堂兄弟姐妹/表兄弟姐妹，这两个词都源自extended family，表示父母的兄弟姐妹的子女。

8. Kinship：亲属关系，这个词表示与亲属相关的关系或情感。

9. Affinity：亲缘关系，这个词也表示与亲属相关的关系，但更强调情感上的联系。

10. Clan：宗族，这个词源自extended family，表示一个由亲属组成的群体。

常用短语：

1. extended family members

2. all of the family

3. the whole clan

4. the big family

5. the extended family tree

6. the extended family circle

7. the big family reunion

例句：

1. We are all very close to our extended family members, even though we live far away.

2. The whole clan gathered for a big family reunion, and it was a wonderful experience.

3. The extended family tree is a great way to keep track of all our relatives.

4. The extended family circle is always there for us when we need help.

5. We love spending time with all of the family, whether it"s at a big family dinner or just hanging out together.

6. The big family is always a source of comfort and support during difficult times.

7. Our extended family is like a big, loving support system that never lets us down.

英文小作文：

My Extended Family

My extended family is a group of people who share my blood and history, and are always there for me when I need them. From my mother"s side, I have cousins and grandparents who have been there for me through thick and thin. From my father"s side, I have uncles and aunts who have taught me valuable life lessons and shared their wisdom with me. My extended family is like a second family to me, and I cherish every moment I spend with them. No matter what happens in my life, my extended family will always be there for me, providing me with love, support, and understanding. I am grateful for my extended family, and I am proud to be a part of it.