grasp the nettle

grasp the nettle的音标是[grɑːsp ðə ˈnetl]，基本翻译是“抓住棘手的问题”，速记技巧是：g-r-a-p-p-e-l-e，g-r-a-p-p-e-l-e，g-r-a-p-p-e-l-e，grasp the nettle就是“抓住刺人的东西”。

Nettle, from Old English netul, from Proto-Germanic netulaz, from PIE root net- (to prick) + suffix -le.

变化形式：复数形式：nettles。

相关单词：

1. sting (v.) - 源于古英语stincan，原义为刺穿，刺痛。

2. nettle (v.) - 源于古英语netul，原义为刺，刺痛。

3. nettle-proof (adj.) - 来自nettle，耐刺的，proof为形容词后缀。

4. nettle-sting (n.) - 来自nettle和sting，表示刺痛和刺痛引起的疼痛。

5. nettle-biter (n.) - 来自nettle和bite，表示咬刺的人。

6. nettle-bearer (n.) - 来自nettle和bear，表示带刺植物。

7. prick (v.) - 源于古英语prican，原义为刺穿，刺痛。

8. prickle (n.) - 源于古英语pricel，原义为刺尖。

9. prickly (adj.) - 来自prick，刺的，形容词后缀ly。

10. stingy (adj.) - 来自sting，吝啬的，形容词后缀y。

以上这些单词都与“nettle”这个单词有直接或间接的关系，它们都描述了与“nettle”相关的特性或行为。同时，这些单词也反映了词源学中词义演变和词形变化的特点。

常用短语：

1. grasp the opportunity

2. face the music

3. take a gamble

4. make a splash

5. break new ground

6. hit the ground running

7. strike while the iron is hot

例句：

1. We must grasp the opportunity to seize our future.

2. He faced the music when he was fired from his job.

3. They took a gamble on investing in new technology.

4. Her speech made a big splash at the conference.

5. They broke new ground in scientific research.

6. She hit the ground running when she took over the job.

7. We should strike while the iron is hot and act quickly to solve the problem.

英文小作文：

"Grasp the Nettle"

Life can be challenging, filled with obstacles and challenges that seem to come from nowhere. But it"s important to learn how to "grasp the nettle" - to face these challenges head-on, take them as opportunities, and emerge stronger for it.

When faced with difficulties, it"s easy to feel overwhelmed or defeated. But remember, it"s not about how tough you are, it"s about how you handle yourself in tough situations. When you grasp the nettle, you learn resilience, you learn perseverance, and you learn to appreciate what you"ve been through and what you"ve become because of it.

Life is full of challenges, but it"s also full of opportunities. When you grasp the nettle, you seize those opportunities and make the most of them. You learn from your mistakes, you grow stronger, and you become a better version of yourself. So, next time you face a challenge, remember to "grasp the nettle", embrace it, and let it make you stronger.