extended family
US /ɪkˌsten.dɪd ˈfæm.əl.i/
UK /ɪkˌsten.dɪd ˈfæm.əl.i/
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大家庭, 扩大家庭
a family that extends beyond the nuclear family, consisting of parents, children, and other more distant relatives, often living in the same household or in close proximity.
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During the holidays, our house is always full of our extended family.
假期期间，我们家总是挤满了大家庭成员。
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In many cultures, living with your extended family is common.
在许多文化中，与大家庭一起生活很常见。