escarps

escarp的音标是[ˈeskɑːrp] ，基本翻译是悬崖，陡坡。速记技巧是可以在单词中加入类似“es-car-p”这样的音节来进行记忆。

Escalator: 这个词源于拉丁语“escalare”，意为“向上爬”。它的变化形式包括名词escalator和动词escalate，相关单词包括escalation（升级）、escalatorway（自动扶梯通道）等。

Euphemism: 这个词源于希腊语“eu-”和“pheme”，意为“好言”。变化形式包括名词euphemism和euphemistically，相关单词包括eulogy（颂词）、euphemize（委婉地说）等。

Amnesia: 这个词源于拉丁语“amnesia”，意为“丧失记忆”。变化形式包括名词amnesia和amnesiac，相关单词包括amnesty（大赦）、remind（提醒）等。

Alcohol: 这个词源于阿拉伯语“al-kohl”，意为“化妆品”。变化形式包括名词alcohol和alcoholic，相关单词包括alcoholism（酒瘾）、alcohol-free（无酒精）等。

Conjunction: 这个词源于拉丁语“con-”和“junction”，意为“连接”。变化形式包括名词conjunction和conjunctive，相关单词包括junction（连接点）、conjunctional（连接的）等。

Antibiotic: 这个词源于希腊语“anti-”（反对）和“bios”（生命），意为“对抗生命的”。变化形式包括名词antibiotic和antibacterial，相关单词包括antibiotic resistance（抗生素耐药性）等。

Euphony: 这个词源于希腊语“eu-”和“phone”（声音），意为“悦耳的声音”。变化形式包括名词euphony和euphonious，相关单词包括eulogy（颂歌）、harmony（和谐）等。

Dilemma: 这个词源于希腊语“di-”（两个）和“lemma”（命题），意为“两个命题之间的选择”。变化形式包括名词dilemma和dilettante（业余爱好者）。相关单词包括paradox（悖论）、confuse（混淆）等。

Metaphor: 这个词源于希腊语“meta-”（超越）和“pherein”（携带），意为“超越携带”。变化形式包括名词metaphor和metaphorical，相关单词包括metaphorize（比喻化）、metonymy（转喻）等。

常用短语：

1. hit the spot: 满足需要或欲望

例句：The delicious meal hit the spot after a long day of work.

2. take the bull by the horns: 勇敢面对问题或挑战

例句：He took the bull by the horns and started negotiating with the boss for a raise.

3. keep one"s eye on the ball: 专注于目标，不分心

例句：I have to keep my eye on the ball and focus on my studies instead of worrying about my family"s financial situation.

4. break a leg: 祝愿好运

例句：I"m going to break a leg for you tonight at the concert!

5. square one: 开始，起点

例句：Let"s start from square one and work our way through this problem together.

6. hit the road: 出发，动身

例句：We hit the road early this morning and made it to our destination before noon.

7. keep one"s fingers crossed: 希望成功或好运

例句：Please keep your fingers crossed for me as I apply for that job.

英文小作文：

Today, I faced a challenging task that required me to work closely with my team to solve a complex problem. We started from square one and worked through various stages of investigation and analysis to identify the root cause of the issue. During this process, I kept my eye on the ball and focused on my task at hand, ignoring any distractions that might have come my way. With everyone"s help and support, we hit the road and finished the task ahead of schedule. This experience taught me the importance of perseverance and teamwork, and reminded me that with a little effort and focus, anything is possible. I will continue to keep my fingers crossed for future successes and achievements.