Family Vocabulary Set 9: Other vocabulary
sibling rivalry – the feeling of competitiveness that often exists between brothers
and sisters
- There was huge sibling rivalry between my two brothers and they were always
fighting but they are the best of friends now that they’re adults.
run in the family – a common feature in a family; something which is passed from
parents to children
- Artistic ability seems to run in the family.
hereditary – passed from the genes of a parent to a child
- Diabetes is hereditary in our family so I make sure that I eat healthily and keep fit
to lessen my chances of getting it.
childhood – the time when someone is a child
- Many children in the world do not have a happy childhood.
family background – the details of a person's family regarding education, social
status, etc.
- We want our son to marry a girl from a good family background.
family gathering / family get-together – an informal event where family members
meet up
- We’re having a family get-together to celebrate my mother’s birthday.
close-knit – involving groups of people in which everyone supports each other
- We’re a close-knit family and know that we can rely on each other when one of us
needs help.
family ties – the sense of connection between family members
- Family ties aren’t as strong as they used to be in my country because relatives often
live many miles apart and even in different countries.
to care for – to provide the things someone needs, especially someone who is young,
old, or ill
- In my country, sons and daughters are expected to care for their elderly parents.
Dostları ilə paylaş: |