contract with

contract with的音标为[kənˈtrækt ɪv]，基本翻译为“与…签订合同；与…订立协议”或“与…达成协议”。速记技巧为：使用缩写词“contra-”表示“反对”或“相反”，加上“tract”表示“拉”或“拖”，从而快速记忆单词。此外，还可以通过联想记忆，例如将“contra-”和“tract”与“合同”相关联，帮助记忆单词。

"contract" 这个词的词源可以追溯到拉丁语 "contractus"，意为 "收缩" 或 "结合"。它的变化形式包括 "contractible"（可缩小的），"contraction"（收缩），"contractile"（可收缩的）等。

相关单词：

"contractor"（承包商）：指进行合同工作的人。

"contractual"（合同的）：指与合同相关的。

"contractile"（可收缩的）：指能够收缩的，常用于描述肌肉等组织。

"contracture"（挛缩）：指肌肉或皮肤等组织的永久性收缩。

"contraction"（收缩）：指物体缩小或紧缩，也指货币贬值。

"contracted"（收缩的）：指物体变小或紧缩的。

"contractibility"（可收缩性）：指物体能够被收缩的性质。

"contracted contract"（收缩合同）：一种特殊的合同，规定了合同双方在特定条件下可以收缩的权利。

"contracted debt"（缩减债务）：指通过减少债务本金或利息等方式来减少债务规模。

以上这些单词都与 "contract" 这个词有直接或间接的关系，体现了英语词汇的丰富性和多样性。

常用短语：

1. contract with sb. 与某人签订合同

2. sign a contract 签署合同

3. enter into a contract 签订合同

4. contract out 承包

5. contract in 承包给

6. contract for 订立合同

7. contract with sb. for sth. 与某人订立某项合同的协议

例句：

1. We have entered into a contract with a foreign company to build a new factory.

2. The contractor has signed a contract with the city government to provide public transportation services.

3. The company contracted out its IT services to a specialized firm.

4. The builder contracted in the house to be built on our land.

5. The government is considering contracting with private companies to provide health care services.

6. They have contracted for the production of a new movie together.

7. We need to review our contracts with suppliers to ensure that they are up to date and comply with our company"s policies.

英文小作文：

I am writing to express my interest in working as a contractor for your company. I have extensive experience in the field of construction and am confident that I can provide high-quality work at a competitive price. I am familiar with all aspects of construction work, including planning, design, and execution, and am able to work independently or as part of a team. If you are interested in discussing my qualifications further, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. Thank you for considering my application. Best Regards, [Your Name]