family tree

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ˌfamily ˈtree noun [countable]  SSFFAMILYa drawing that gives the names of all the members of a family over a long period of time, and shows how they are related to each other 家谱图；谱系图 → genealogy

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family tree• Her family tree included a former prime minister and the governor of Tokyo.• This system is known as cadency and marks the relationships of the cadet branches to the principal family tree.• Sir Walter Scott once said he was honoured to be a mere twig on the Swinton family tree.• Perhaps you can give me some help on the family tree.• The Arellanos have drug smuggling in their family tree.

ˌfamily ˈtree nounChineseSyllable  

gives a of names that the drawing Corpus

family tree
ˌfamily ˈtree noun [countable]
a drawing that gives the names of all the members of a family over a long period of time, and shows how they are related to each other ⇨ genealogy

family treeBrE /ˌfæməli ˈtriː/ 🔊NAmE /ˌfæməli ˈtriː/ 🔊 nouna diagram that shows the relationship between members of a family over a long period of time 家谱；家谱图◆How far back can you trace your family tree? 你的家谱可以追溯到多少代？🔊🔊

ancestor, branch, descent, dynasty, family tree, genealogy, generation, inherit, trace