family unit

基本解释

The koseki is your ID, from cradle to grave, based on the family unit.
他说：“户籍就是以家庭为单位，记录你从出生到死亡的身份证明。
She lives in a suite on the third floor of the White House above the Obama residence, forming a rare, old-fashioned family unit of three generations under one roof.
她住在白宫奥巴马房间正上方的三楼套间里，使这一家庭形成了罕见的、旧式的三代同堂的模式。
At the same time, you enjoy the benefits and support of a family unit.
同时，我们还享受到家庭的益处和支持。

Apparently censors were unable to look beyond gender to celebrate the stability of this family unit.
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The Auvergne worked hard and often as a family unit to run the busy establishments.
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She says the partnership works well for them because it creates a closer family unit.
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