house family

family虽然也译为“家”,但它指的是家庭成员,如父母、子女、妻子、丈夫、兄妹等,一般不涉及房屋。

How many people in Simon’s family? 西蒙家有几口人?

His family are all fond of listening to the music. 他家人都喜欢听音乐。

house是指居住的建筑物(房屋,住宅),可以购买、出租或出售。

He has bought a house in America. 他在美国买了一幢房子。

My house is Number 34, East Street. 我家在东街34号。

home是指家庭成员所居住的那种环境或与房屋有关的“家”。

They have a charming home in London. 他们在伦敦有一个可爱的家。

He left home at the age of sixteen. 他十六岁离开了家。

She gave up her job and stayed at home to care for her children. 她放弃了工作,留在家里照看孩子们。

East,west,home is best. 金窝,银窝,不如自家的草窝。