cousin
Произношение: [ˈkʌz.ən]
Слово
Контекст: «relationship»
(noun) a cousin is a person who is the child of your aunt or uncle. If your mom or dad has a sibling, their children are your cousins. You can think of them as family members who are like friends.
Пример
My cousin and I like to play together during family gatherings.
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I don’t have any cousins living nearby, so I don’t see them very often.
Пример
How many cousins do you have in your family?
Контекст: «similarity»
(noun) In some contexts, 'cousin' is used to refer to someone or something that is similar or related in some way, but not directly. It can mean things that are alike like family, but not in the same direct line.
Пример
In the animal kingdom, a lion and a tiger are considered cousins because they belong to the same family.
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An elephant is not a cousin to a cat, as they are very different types of animals.
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Which two animals do you think are cousins in the animal world?
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