family指家庭时是一个整体概念，是单数，比如 the family is rich.这个家庭很富有。而当family指家人时是复数，因为它指家庭成员。

n.家，家庭(包括父母子女);(大)家庭(包括父母子女及近亲);亲属;家族

adj.家庭的;一家所有的;适合全家人的

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例句：

Their family has always been well thought of around here.

他们家在这一带一直颇受敬重。

I spent what little time I had with my family.

我仅有的一点儿时间都和家人在一起度过了。

His school work is suffering because of family problems.

由于家庭问题，他的学业日渐退步。

In any decision she makes, her family always comes first.

她作任何决定都是家庭第一。