Home 家
特快英语每周一话题,今天我们要一起来说说家对你来说意味着什么呢?
家意味着温暖、舒适、安静和放松。
对于某些人来说,家就是父母在的地方。
同样,家也可能意味着在家里做饭吃,或者有人给你洗脏衣服!
那么,现在让我们一起来听听英国人对于家的详细看法吧。
What does home mean to you?
家对你来说意味着什么?
This is what some people in London told us:
Man 1: It means home cooking, getting my clothes washed, warmth, comfort, all of those little things.
Woman 1: Home is where my parents live.
Presenter: Are you living at home? 你和父母住一起吗?
Man 2: I am not living at home. I’m living in a shared flat with one of my mates from back home and I’m from France.
Presenter: And when you hear the word home, what does the word home mean to you? 当你听到家这个概念的时候,你想到的是什么?
Man 2: Harmony, being very relaxed. Just a peaceful place, it’s cool.
Did you know…?你知道吗…?
Fact
The world's most expensive house went on sale in July 2011 for US$ 175 million. It's in Wyoming in the US and only has three bedrooms!
Language tip
A cottage, a bungalow, a house, a caravan can all be types of homes.
Cultural tip
A ger or a yurt is the name for a Mongolian tent home.