delegate n. 代表
do away with remove 废除
sibling n. 兄弟（或姊妹）
give birth to have a baby 生孩子
octuplets n. 八胞胎
3.3Text
Different countries, different families — but which is better?
3.3.1Explanation of important words in details
1.campaign n. a systematic course of aggressive activities for some specific purpose （社会、政治）运动，活动
e.g. The candidate kicked off his campaign with a speech on
television.该候选人由电视演讲开始了他的竞选活动。Despite fierce opposition, the government is pressing on with its campaign to eliminate corruption.尽管遭到了强烈的反对，政府还是在推动根除腐败的运动。
2.delegate n. somebody speaking for the people 代表
e.g. The delegate moved for a reconsideration of the suggestion.
这位代表提议重新考虑这一建议。
They drafted her to serve as their delegate. 他们选她当代表。
3.delegate v. 授（权）；把（职责、责任等）委托（给）
e.g. The Chinese people delegate their power to the People’s
Congress. 中国人民授权于人民代表大会。
4.delegation n. 代表（团）；委派；授权
e.g. The statement of our delegation was singularly appropriate to the occasion. 我们代表团的声明非常适合时宜。
A key factor in running a business is the delegation of
responsibility. 公司经营中的一个重点就是职责的分派。
5.do away with remove 废除，消灭，去掉
e.g. Do away with the bad habits that might damage your health.改掉那些可能有害健康的坏习惯。
This will help do away with heavy manual labor and raise productivity.这可以帮助消除繁重的体力劳动，提高劳动生产率。
6.sibling n. brothers and sisters 兄弟姐妹
e.g. His siblings are mostly in their early twenties.
他的兄弟姐妹大多二十出头。
There’s a friendly sibling rivalry between my sister and me.
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