The cellar was dark and forbidding; moreover, I knew a family of mice had nested there.
这个地窖阴森可怕;而且我知道那儿有一窝老鼠。
The dark room had a threatening appearance; furthermore, I knew a family of mice had nested there.
那间黑屋子外观很吓人;而且,我还知道里面住了一窝老鼠。
1.family作“家庭”讲的用法
Almost every family in the country owns a television.
这个国家几乎家家都有一台电视机。
My family is large.
我的家是个大家庭。
2.family作“家庭成员”讲的用法
His family are all waiting for him.
他的一家人都在等他。
My family go to the park.
我家人去公园。