| 单词 | family centre |
| 释义 | > as lemmasfamily centre family centre n. (a) a place, person, etc., regarded as the nucleus or focal point of a particular family; (b) a social centre, recreation centre, etc., intended for use by families. ΚΠ 1854 G. S. Weaver Christian Househ. vii. 126 He occupies the family centre; is related to all, and interested alike in the happiness of all. 1901 Calcutta Rev. July 91 The family centre remained throughout the year at Norwood. 1936 Times 9 Jan. 7/3 (heading) New family centres... The principal new feature of the holiday programme was the opening of centres..making special provision for family parties. 1997 J. B. Camps & J. C. Hernández in M. Gullestad & M. Segalen Family & Kinship in Europe iv. 67 The mother, Lola, is the ‘family centre’ and on special occasions she gathers together all her kindred. 2004 H. Kennedy Just Law (2005) xi. 239 Real solutions will involve supporting communities more effectively with family centres and club houses, sports pitches and gyms. < as lemmas |
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