be in the family way

相关词: family

成语

Definition

  1. A euphemistic way of saying that someone is pregnant.

    怀孕

    • She's been looking radiant lately; I think she might be in the family way.

      她最近看起来容光焕发;我想她可能怀孕了。

    • We were all so happy for her when she announced she was in the family way.

      当她宣布怀孕时,我们都为她感到非常高兴。

    • They're expecting a new addition to the family; it's such exciting news, they are in the family way!

      他们期待着家庭的新成员;这真是一个令人兴奋的消息,他们怀孕了!