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掌握关于家庭的英语习语,如“土生土长”和“害群之马”。

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love child
[名词]

a child who had parents that were not married to one another

私生子, 爱情的结晶

私生子, 爱情的结晶

Ex: The actress had a love child with her co-star .这位女演员与她的合作明星有一个**私生子**。
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big mama
[名词]

a woman that is regarded as the one who provides for her family

大妈妈, 女家长

大妈妈, 女家长

Ex: In challenging times, she steps up as our Big Mama, a strong and nurturing force, providing not just financially but also emotionally for her loved ones.在充满挑战的时期,她作为我们的**大妈妈**挺身而出,是一种强大而滋养的力量,不仅在经济上而且在情感上为她所爱的人提供支持。
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used to refer to a child whose parents were not married at the time of birth

Ex: John 's family disowned him when they discovered he born on the wrong side of the blanket, but he found solace and acceptance among friends who appreciated him for who he was .
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used to refer to a place one was born or grew up in

Ex: Sandra is a true New Yorkerborn and bred in the heart of the city .
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to be expecting a child

Ex: Last year , had a bun in the oven and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl .
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to protect or treat someone or something in an overly cautious or overprotective manner

Ex: Helicopter parents tend to wrap up their children in cotton wool, limiting their exposure to risks and challenges.
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pigeon pair
[名词]

a specific sibling combination consisting of a boy and a girl, typically born consecutively in the same family

鸽子对, 鸽子配对

鸽子对, 鸽子配对

Ex: The Smiths were thrilled to have a pigeon pair, as they had always dreamed of having both a son and a daughter .史密斯夫妇很高兴有一对**鸽子对**,因为他们一直梦想着既有一个儿子又有一个女儿。
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used to describe someone with whom one shares a family relation

Ex: David could n't believe his own flesh and blood would betray him like that .
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a lecture or reprimand a wife gives to her husband in private

帘后训话, 私下的训诫

帘后训话, 私下的训诫

Ex: Peter received a curtain lecture from his wife after forgetting their anniversary .彼得在忘记他们的结婚纪念日后,收到了妻子的一次**幕后训话**。
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black sheep
[名词]

someone who is regarded as shameful, embarrassing, or disgraceful within their family or group

害群之马, 家庭中的耻辱

害群之马, 家庭中的耻辱

Ex: While his siblings excelled academically , John was the black sheep of the family , struggling with his studies and focusing more on his hobbies .虽然他的兄弟姐妹在学业上表现出色,但约翰却是家里的**害群之马**,学习困难,更多地专注于自己的爱好。
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someone who closely resembles their parent, especially in terms of personality, traits, or behavior

Ex: Just like his father, Mark is a chip off the old block when it comes to his love for adventure and thrill-seeking activities.
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to disinherit or withdraw financial support from a family member as a way to express disapproval or to enforce certain behaviors or decisions

Ex: When Emma dropped out of college against her family's wishes, they decided to cut her off with a penny, hoping it would motivate her to make better choices.
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used to refer to the youngest child of a family

Ex: Lucy , Benjamin of the family, always receives extra attention and privileges from her parents .
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used to refer to the passing down of traditions, knowledge, values, or skills from one generation to the next, especially from a father to his son

Ex: Music has been a passion that is from father to son in the Smith family .
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