discontents

discontents的音标是[dɪs kən"tentz]，基本翻译是“不满的人；不满足的人”。

速记技巧：dis-表示“不”，content表示“满足的”。结合起来就是“不满足的人”的意思。

discontent的英文词源：

1. 词根：dis-（否定）+ content（满意的）

2. 词源解释：discontent来源于拉丁语，意为“不满意”。dis-表示否定，content则表示“满意的”。这个词源可以追溯到古罗马时期，当时人们经常表达对现状的不满情绪。

变化形式：discontent作为形容词，可以转化为名词形式，表示“不满情绪”或“不满的人”。

相关单词：

1. dissatisfaction（不满；不满足）：dissatisfaction是discontent的近义词，表示对现状的不满或失望。

2. uncontent（不满足）：un-表示否定，content表示“满意的”，uncontent则表示“不满足”。

3. dissatisfied（不满意的）：dissatisfied是discontent的派生词，表示对现状不满或失望的人。

4. disgruntled（不高兴的）：gruntle表示“满意”，disgruntled表示对现状不满或不高兴的人。

5. disgruntling（令人不快的）：disgruntling由disgruntle和grating（令人不悦的）组合而成，表示令人不快的情绪或环境。

6. displeasure（不满）：displeasure表示对某事的不满或失望。

7. discontentment（不满）：discontentment表示对现状的不满或失望的情绪。

8. ungrateful（不知感恩的）：un-表示否定，grateful表示感激的，ungrateful则表示不知感恩的人。

9. unsatisfied（不满足的）：unsatisfied与discontent同源，表示对现状不满或不满意的人。

10. dissatisfactorily（不满意地）：该词由dissatisfaction和adjectively组合而成，表示对某事不满意地评价或态度。

常用短语：

1. be dissatisfied with

2. have grievances against

3. be discontented

4. grumble

5. complain bitterly

6. be displeased

7. be unhappy with

双语例句：

1. He is dissatisfied with his job. (他对他现在的工作不满意。)

2. They have grievances against the government. (他们对政府有怨言。)

3. She was discontented with her life and felt that she had no direction. (她对自己的生活感到不满，觉得没有方向。)

4. He grumbled about the unfair treatment he received from his boss. (他对老板的不公平待遇抱怨不已。)

5. She complained bitterly about the long wait for the bus. (她对等公交车的时间过长抱怨不已。)

6. He was displeased with the outcome of the election. (他对选举结果感到不满。)

7. She was unhappy with her appearance and felt that she needed to make some changes.

英文小作文：

Title: The Discontented Life

Life can be a challenging and unpredictable journey, filled with ups and downs, joys and sorrows, successes and failures. However, sometimes we can feel discontented with our lives, feeling that we are not living up to our expectations or that we lack direction. This discontentment can lead us to feel unhappy and unfulfilled, but it can also motivate us to make changes and pursue our dreams.

For me, I have felt this discontentment on many occasions. I have felt that my life lacked purpose and direction, and that I was not living up to my full potential. However, I have also realized that this discontentment can be a catalyst for change and growth. It has pushed me to explore new opportunities, pursue my passions, and work towards achieving my goals.

In conclusion, life can be filled with ups and downs, but it is important to remain positive and resilient in the face of challenges. Discontentment can be a valuable tool for growth and development, but it can also lead us to feel unhappy and unfulfilled if we let it consume us. It is essential to remain mindful of our goals and aspirations, stay focused on what truly matters to us, and pursue our dreams with courage and determination.