run in the family 世代相传，家族遗传

时间：2021-01-29 04:26:37

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表达 “run in the family” 的意思是 “家庭中的许多成员都具备相同的特征、能力或患有同一种疾病”，也就是人们常说的 “世代相传，家族遗传”。这个表达既可以用来谈论好事，也可以谈论坏事。

例句

My friend had twins for a second time. They run in her family, but she was still surprised when she found out.

我朋友生了第二对双胞胎。虽然生双胞胎是她家族遗传的，但当她得知要再生一对双胞胎时，还是很吃惊。

High blood pressure¹ runs in the family, so I always get it checked once a year by the doctor.

高血压是我们家族遗传的，所以我每年都去医生那里检查一次。

Lots of people in my family are teachers. It definitely² runs in the family!

我家里很多人都是教师。这肯定是家族遗传！

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1 pressure
n.压力，压迫，压强；vt.迫使，使增压，密封
参考例句：
He changed his mind under the pressure from others.他在别人的逼迫之下改变了主意。 This type of sheet steel could stand high pressure.这种薄钢板能抗高压。

2 definitely
adv.一定地，肯定地；明确地，确切地
参考例句：
The team will definitely lose if he doesn't play.如果他不参加比赛，这个队肯定会输。 I shall definitely be home before six o'clock.6点以前，我一定回家。