granddam

granddam的音标是[ˈgrændəm]，意思是“祖母；外祖母；曾祖母”。基本翻译为“高祖母”，速记技巧可以是：gr-an-dam，分三步记忆：gr（格林童话）→格林兄弟的童话里经常遇到外祖母；an（一个）→一个外祖母；dam（大妈）→大妈是外祖母。

Grandmother (grandam, grandmama, granny)

词源：古英语 græna dam (green woman)，意为“年轻女子”。后来，该词逐渐演变为指代祖母，因为大多数人的祖母都相对年轻。

变化形式：复数形式为 grandmothers。

相关单词：

1. granddaughter - 孙女

2. grandson - 孙子

3. grandparents - 祖父母

4. great-grandmother - 高祖母

5. great-grandson - 嫡曾孙

6. great-great-grandmother - 四世祖母

7. great-great-grandfather - 四世祖父

8. grandmother(n.) - 祖母（口语）

9. grandparents(pl.) - 双亲

10. grandam(n.) - 祖母（口语）

这些单词都与“grandmother”有着密切的关联，体现了家族和血缘关系。

常用短语：

1. grandma"s cooking

2. grandpa"s stories

3. grandparents" love

4. grandparents" advice

5. grandparents" wisdom

6. grandparents" memories

7. grandparents" legacy

例句：

1. I love the delicious food my grandma cooks every day.

2. My grandpa tells me wonderful stories every night before I go to bed.

3. My grandparents" love is the strongest support I have in my life.

4. Grandparents always give me valuable advice when I face challenges.

5. Grandparents" wisdom taught me how to deal with life"s difficulties.

6. I cherish the memories of my grandparents, who have passed away.

7. Grandparents" legacy is the foundation of my character and values.

英文小作文：

标题：Grandparents" Legacy

Grandparents are an irreplaceable part of our lives, and their legacy is something that we carry with us throughout our lives. They taught me valuable lessons about life, shared their wisdom, and provided me with unconditional love and support.

My grandparents were a testament to hard work and dedication, and their example inspired me to pursue my goals with perseverance and discipline. They instilled in me the importance of family, community, and respect for others, and their teachings continue to guide me in my daily life.

Through their stories and experiences, my grandparents taught me about the beauty of life and the value of cherishing every moment. Their legacy is not just the things they left behind, but the impact they had on my life and the lives of others around them. I hope to emulate their example and pass on their teachings to future generations.